What is wrong with my ears?

I have had a cold for a few days, and this morning I woke up to find hives on my chest, itchy throat, and itchy ears! I have never felt an itch like this before, it’s inside of my ears. I don’t want to poke my ears with a qtip or anything, but it’s really driving me CRAZY! Has this ever happened to anyone? Any remedies? Anything would help.