Ear pain or aching
Feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear
Reduced hearing or muffled hearing
Fluid or pus draining from the ear
Fever
Itching or irritation in the ear
Ringing in the ear
Dizziness or balance problems
Tenderness when touching or pulling the outer ear
Redness or swelling around the ear
Symptoms that get worse after a cold or sinus infection
Symptoms that last more than a day or two
Severe pain, high fever, or sudden hearing loss