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• Severe, Stabbing pain
• Hearing loss
• Itching
• Fever
• Buildup if fluid behind eardrum
• Nausea, or vomiting
• Swelling of ear
• Ringing or buzzing sound
• Fluids draining from ear
How do I get rid of an ear ache?
Methods for treating ear aches are limited in number so obviously, prevention is much better than cure. However, if you already have an ear ache there are a few things that you can try to alleviate it. Taking painkillers and eardrops can help to subside pain. Antibiotics are also available if cause of ear ache is due to an infection. However, you must not forget to take doses and you should take antibiotic until bottle is empty or all pills are used. Don't save any antibiotics from one illness to another as they tend to lose their strength.
What can I do to prevent ear aches?
While there is no way to completely keep anyone from getting an ear ache, there are several ways to help prevent them. By regularly cleaning you nasal passages you can reduce your chances of "catching" an ear ache. Also, constant movement of jaw by chewing gum will help to keep things working smoothly and draining properly. Other things like covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and by using a clean tissue every time will assist you in preventing an ear ache.
Ear aches are very unpleasant and something that everyone should seek to prevent rather than wait to treat. You are now well aware of causes of an ear ache, symptoms you may have when you have an ear ache, and most importantly, what you can do to prevent ear aches.