10 Symptoms of Ear Infections
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Colds
The ear is closely connected to the nose, the throat, and other parts of the respiratory system. When one part is infected, the other parts become more vulnerable. Recent symptoms of upper respiratory infection are not an uncommon finding in the patient’s history. Also, concurrent symptoms, such as cough, sinus congestion or runny nose have been observed.
If you have an ear infection, you might actually Confuse it as part of a common cold if it’s not identified quickly.
Usually, the symptoms of a cold will go away on their own. However, ear infections, depending on the cause may require adequate antimicrobial therapy.
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