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Earaches

There are many possible causes of earaches. The most common is an infection of the middle ear. Middle ear infections are especially common in children: Up to 70 percent of children will develop an ear infection during their first 3 years of life. Other causes of earaches can include swimmer’s ear, earwax buildup, and traveling on airplanes.


Middle Ear Infections

Swimmer’s Ear and Earwax Buildup

Ear Stuffiness/Airplane Ears

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What to do About Earaches
Painful, itchy outer ear Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Hearing loss Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 
Discharge of fluids from the ear or any type of severe, constant ear pain Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 
Symptoms of a middle ear infection Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Redness or swelling of the outer ear or face Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 
Fever over 101°F Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 

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