10 Symptoms of Ear Infections

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Symptom #2: Ears Feel Full

Feeling like your ears are full, or a feeling of pressure in the internal ear, is another common symptom of an ear infection. The feeling might be similar to the one that you experience when you’re on an airplane and your ears pop. This sensation can be experienced in patients who have otitis media with effusion or the presence of a thick fluid behind the eardrum in the middle ear. This can be attributed to an incomplete resolution of the infection (common sequelae in children) and can persist from weeks to months. Another cause of this symptom is the partial obstruction of the eustachian tube without infection, leading to fluid buildup in the middle ear and possible infection. The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and helps drain fluid from that ear space. Possible causes for its partial obstruction include allergies, inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx, adenoids that are enlarged (hypertrophic) or benign or malignant tumors.

Some people find this sensation much more irritating than others, whereas other people can cope with it easily. If this symptom has persisted for longer than a day, it might be worth considering medical attention to see if you have a more serious infection.

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