Brief Answer:
Need more info,

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask A Doctor"

I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concern,but before I can guide you any further, I would like to know a few related details:
- Do you have a history of allergic rhinitis or sinusitis?
- Do you have associated ear discharge, swelling behind or under the ear, fullness in the ear, hearing loss in the affected ear?
- Any history of deviated nasal septum or adenoids?
- History of trauma to the ear?
- Any medications taken?

Kindly revert back with your details,
Regards

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Brief Answer:
Otitis media

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for writing back,

I have gone through your details,

Since you do not have any of the above risk factors, I presume that you may be having recurrent ear infections due to persisting otitis media. This is a condition where there is a collection of fluid inside the ear, causing ear infection.

I would suggest you to consult with an otolaryngologist, for proper examination with otoscopy, to look for the extend of the disease. This should resolve with proper antibiotic treatment. Sometime, it may require an open drainage for proper healing. Also your doctor may help in identifying the exact cause for the recurrence.

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to do the following:
- Apply a heating pad or hot water bottle over the side of the ear, this helps to relieve any ongoing pain.
- Also you can take any OTC painkiller for pain relief, if any.
- You can use OTC decongestant like pseudoephedrine, which helps to relieve the blockage of eustachian tube.

I hope this helps,

Please feel free to discuss further,
Regards

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