Ear infectionsOverview

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Ear infections are infections that affect the outer ear or inside the ear.

symptoms

The main symptoms of an ear infection include an earache, difficulty hearing and a feeling of pressure or fullness in your ear.

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Ear infections often get better in a few days. Painkillers and holding a warm or cold flannel to your ear can help. Sometimes medicines may be needed.

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prevention

You can help avoid ear infections by not getting water in your ears and not putting cotton wool buds or your fingers in your ears.