Instructions: In this task, you're given a context passage, followed by a question that needs to be answered. Based on the paragraph, you must write unambiguous answers to the questions and your answer must refer to a specific phrase from the paragraph. If multiple answers seem to exist, write the answer that is the most plausible.
Input: I seem to have at least temporarily found the right combination of drugs to relieve the ear pain ( it was horrible last night ) , but I still have several other symptoms that are very annoying and rather debilitating.1 ) Sore throat . I was able to relieve the earache / toothache , but the throat is STILL sore . This is the longest I've had a sore throat since I had my tonsils out when I was in grade eight . I told the doctor yesterday that I had a sore throat , but he didn't even look at my throat.2 ) Cough .
Question: Why did the writer look for drugs to relieve the ear pain ?
Output:
Because the ear pain was unpleasant .