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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThough ear infections<\/a> are much more common in small children, adults can still get them occasionally as well, especially those with a history of ear problems. Adult ear infections will likely occur after a cold or upper respiratory infection, which spreads to the middle ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to ear pain, ear infections may cause a fever, fatigue and drainage from the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most ear infections clear up on their own. However, it\u2019s important to contact your doctor if symptoms don\u2019t resolve in a few days to see if additional treatment is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swimmer\u2019s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection of the skin in the ear canal. It often happens when water gets trapped in the canal, providing an opportunity for bacteria to grow and an infection to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you notice symptoms such as ear pain, ear canal swelling and discharge a few days after going for a swim at Northside Pool<\/a>, you may have an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common treatment for swimmer\u2019s ear is antibiotic ear drops, which research has shown will resolve 65% to 90% of infections within 7 to 10 days<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If too much earwax builds up in your ear, it can irritate your ear and cause pain or a feeling of pressure in your ear. It tends to be more common in older adults, specifically those who use hearing aids. This happens for two reasons. First, having a foreign object in your ear causes an increase in earwax production. Secondly, your device can block wax from naturally moving out of the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSwimmer\u2019s Ear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Earwax Buildup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n