Ear pain or aching
A feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear
Reduced hearing or muffled hearing
Fluid draining from the ear
Itching in or around the ear
Redness or swelling around the ear
Fever
Dizziness or balance problems
Ringing in the ear
Pain that gets worse when lying down
Tenderness when touching or pulling the outer ear
Recent cold, sinus infection, or sore throat
Symptoms that last more than a day or two
Severe pain, high fever, or sudden hearing loss