Ear pain or discomfort
Feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear
Reduced hearing or muffled hearing
Fluid or pus draining from the ear
Fever
Itching in or around the ear
Redness or swelling around the ear
Dizziness or balance problems
Ringing in the ear
Tenderness when touching or pulling the outer ear
Symptoms that follow a cold, sinus infection, or sore throat
Symptoms that last more than a few days or get worse