QUESTIONS ABOUT EAR PAIN? HARVARD HEALTH PUBLISHING HAS ANSWERS.

How can I relieve sudden ear pain?

Answered by Dr. Howard E. Lewine

M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA

There are many causes of sudden ear pain. To get some immediate relief, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen. Follow the directions for appropriate dose and reasons not to use the medication. However, you will likely need advice from a medical professional to make sure that the cause of your pain is not an infection that needs prompt treatment.

How can I relieve sudden ear pain?

Answered by Dr. Mallika Marshall

M.D., Harvard Health Publishing · 20 years of experience · USA

There are many causes of ear pain including middle ear infections, swimmer’s ear, impacted cerumen, upper respiratory infections, and eustachian tube dysfunction. Treating the underlying problem is important, but over-the-counter oral medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen can provide pain relief in the meantime. In some cases, anesthetic ear drops can be helpful.

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