Self-help guide: Earache

Earache can be sharp, dull or burning ear pain that comes and goes or is constant. Earache is a common problem and although it can be worrying it will often get better in a few days without treatment. Use this self-help guide to find out more about your earache symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

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31 May 2022
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