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How can you tell if you have ear infection? do only babies and elders get ear infections?
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Pain & hearing Loss: Anyone can get an ear infection. There are three types:1) outer - very painful and ear is tender to touch 2) middle - pain in ear but outer ear not tender to touch with decreased hearing 3) inner - usually no pain at all - can cause dizziness/hearing loss.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Anyone can: A lot of different symptoms include ear pain, decrease hearing, pressure sensation, fever, chills. If you think you have an ear infection see your doctor.
Answered 8/28/2013
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