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An earache can be a sharp, dull, or burning pain in one or both ears. The pain may be temporary or constant.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Ear

Is Symptom of

Upper respiratory infection
Condition
Ear canal infection
Condition
Common cold
Condition
Swimmer's ear (outer ear canal infection)
Condition
Ear infection
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Omnaris
Zetonna
Xolair
Zyprexa
Olanzapine
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Ear ache
Ibuprofen
3.3
61 reviews
Naproxen
3.1
60 reviews
Acetaminophen
2.9
62 reviews
Benzocaine
2.5
60 reviews
Antibiotic
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