ear pain for months :: Article Creator Ear Infection Treatment To Get Rid Of Symptoms © Provided by Verywell Health Ariel Skelley / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Ear infection treatments can vary based on which part of the ear is infected. This includes middle ear infections (otitis media), which cause inflammation in the air-filled space behind the eardrum, and outer ear infections (otitis externa), which cause inflammation in the external ear canal. Although earache is the primary symptom of both middle and outer ear infections, the underlying cause can differ. The treatment will depend largely on whether the cause is viral, bacterial, or fungal and may involve pain medications, antibiotics, eardrops, or watchful waiting. Some cases can be treated with home remedies, while severe cases may require ear tubes to help drain fluids. This article describes the various treatments for ear infections, including what to ex
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