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Some fear a chest infection? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

earache

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'infection' is the definition.
(type of infection)

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(Other definitions for earache that I've seen before include "complaint to The Listener" , "a problem for some listeners" , "Incessant complaining" , "Form of torture" , "Pain in aural organ" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Times.
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