Krazyhorse, need your expertise...

[MRT144]

How do you know when you have an ear infection? I think I may be getting one. My right ear is kinda painful and feels like it's stuffy but everything is audibly clear and fine.

[Asher]

Signs you have an ear infection:
- Ear is kinda painful
- Ear feels stuffy

[MRT144]

GODDAMNIT NO!

[Asher]

Just go to a clinic.

I used to have them all the time.

[Lorizael]

This happens to me all the time. My solution is to wait until the pain goes away. I haven't died yet.

[Asher]

American health care.

[Lorizael]

Very affordable.

[MrFun]

Ah . . .

thought this would be a drinking thread.

[Asher]

I thought it was a Tragically Hip thread.

[KrazyHorse]

Have you been swimming recently?

[MRT144]

Have you been swimming recently?

No. I noticed it come on last night while drinking bourbon. there was a slight ringing and then bam, some mild ear pain.

[Guynemer]

Most middle ear infections are viral, and will improve on their own without any antibiotics. So long as you do not have a fever, severe headache, dizziness, or nausea, you could give it a couple days to see if it improves on its own. Most of the time, it will. If you get any of the aforementioned symptoms, or it doesn't improve after two days, hie thee to your local physician forthwith, posthaste.

In the mean time, acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen as needed, and you may be able to fine some analgesic ear drops at your local pharmacy.

[Lorizael]

Most middle ear infections are viral, and will improve on their own without any antibiotics.

Suck it, POTOT.

[Guynemer]

POTOT?

[Lorizael]

Asher, our president.