Are these the symtoms of a ear infection?

It really could be an ear infection, or just sinuses.. hard to say for sure. Do you have a fever? Couldn’t hurt to go back to the doctor and have them check it out to be certain. In the meanwhile you could try sleeping with the sore ear resting on a warm heating pad to help draw some of that fluid out.

Hello; I’m an Audiologist.

If you had liquid coming from your ear canal, the eardrum may have ruptured. Very often they will heal nicely on their own, but it is best to have it examined by a physician – an Ear specialist if possible – to see if antibiotic drops are warranted and to have the healing monitored.

Could be either one, try a hair dryer. it helps dry up any moisture.

Go to a physician if you’re worried, don’t want to risk losing any hearing because of something treatable.

@slick44: Hair dryers are not intended to blow into the ear… the heat, noise and air pressure levels are not regulated, and someone could injure themselves that way.

Well i didnt say blast it super hot, but yes it does help. My kids doctor is the one who suggested it, and it helps. My son used to get ear aches all the time. He eventually got tubes.

I can see how the hair dryer could help, but I’d rather not try to damage my ears. Its a good idea though

Yes, the warm air is soothing, but as noted, it can be potentially damaging. That is why an ENT Dr. created the Sahara Dry Ear. I have one and it does feel good. I also recommend it to my patients who wear hearing aids and have moisture issues, but pretty much anyone can use it because it is regulated.