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Getting over cold- woke up w severe itching/pain inside both ears. no wax blockage. advil (ibuprofen) helped only for a bit. cant hear well. double ear infection?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Definitely sounds: like an ear infection (bilateral). The only way to tell is to have them checked by your doctor. The fluid caused by the infection would cause your decreased hearing and pain. Perhaps by now you've already been seen and treated, but if not, please see your doctor.

Answered 3/7/2016

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A member asked:

Getting over cold- woke up w severe itching/pain inside both ears. no wax blockage. advil (ibuprofen) helped only for a bit. cant hear well. double ear infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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