Ear Pain
Ear pain can arise due to many reasons such as an injury from poking your ear with an outside object, an infection in your ear canal (otitis externa), or an infection of the middle ear. It could also arise due to ear wax build up or due to sudden pressure changes during air travel. If areas near the ear are infected e.g. tonsillitis or jaw joint pain, you could get bouts of pain in the ear.
What can cause ear pain?
Signs of an ear infection rather than a cold:
- Pain does not go away with your other cold symptoms.
- Your hearing is dulled.
- You may still have a fever and intense pain.
How do you stop an earache?
At home, try these tips:
Use pain relievers. OTC medications like acetaminophen will help you feel better.
Apply heat to the ear. Use a warm washcloth to soothe the pain.
Encourage rest and use eardrops.