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Otalgia or ear pain may be experienced by anyone from children to adolescents and adults. The underlying cause must be identified for earache
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One of the common causes of earache is the collection of wax in the ear canal. This buildup can also result in reduced hearing
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Infections of the middle ear, like chronic suppurative otitis media can also cause earache in people
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Ear pain may also be experienced due to any disease involving the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum
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If one has an upper respiratory tract infection, or a common cold, ear pain may be experienced
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Inflammation of the sinuses present in the face is called sinusitis, which can also lead to ear ache
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Enlargement and inflammation of the tonsils, also known as tonsilitis is common in the younger age group and may lead to ear pain
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Ear pain may be because of allergies as well. Allergies can occur due to multiple causes like pet dander, mites and pollen
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If a hair follicle in the ear canal gets infected, (called a furuncle), it can lead to a severe ear pain
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Swimmer’s ear is the infection in the outer ear, which can also be the reason for earaches