Prompt, gentle treatment for ear pain and infection
Ear infections are among the most common reasons parents bring children to an ENT doctor, and they’re just as common in adults — often linked to a cold, water exposure, or wax build-up. Left untreated, some ear infections can affect hearing or lead to complications.
At our ENT clinic in Noida, Dr. Manasi Mehra performs a detailed ear examination — often with a microscope or endoscope — to identify whether the infection is in the outer, middle or inner ear, and treats it accordingly with a gentle, minimal-medicine approach wherever possible.
Symptoms & Causes of Ear Infection
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Common symptoms
- Ear pain, ranging from mild to severe
- Discharge or fluid draining from the ear
- Feeling of fullness or blockage in the ear
- Reduced hearing on the affected side
- Itching inside the ear canal
- Fever, especially in children
- Irritability or ear-pulling in infants
Common causes & risk factors
- Common cold or upper respiratory infection
- Water entering the ear (swimmer’s ear)
- Excessive or hardened earwax
- Allergies causing fluid build-up behind the eardrum
- Frequent air travel or altitude changes
- Use of cotton buds or objects inside the ear
When should you see an ENT specialist in Noida?
Mild ear discomfort can often wait a day or two, but the following signs need prompt attention from an ENT specialist.
- Severe or worsening ear pain
- Sudden reduction in hearing
- Symptoms lasting more than 2–3 days
- Discharge or blood from the ear
- High fever along with ear pain
- Recurrent ear infections in a child
How Dr. Manasi Mehra treats ear infections
Every ear infection is examined individually before treatment — because the outer, middle and inner ear each need a different approach.
Microscopic Ear Examination
Detailed examination using a microscope or endoscope to accurately identify the site and cause of infection.
Medical Treatment
Ear drops, targeted antibiotics and safe ear cleaning to resolve infection and reduce pain quickly.
Management of Recurrent Infections
Long-term care plans, including allergy or adenoid assessment, for children or adults with repeated ear infections.
Frequently asked questions
Can ear infections affect hearing?
Yes, temporarily in most cases. Fluid or infection in the middle ear can reduce hearing until it’s treated, which is why prompt evaluation matters, especially in young children.
Is it safe to clean ears with cotton buds?
No, cotton buds often push wax deeper into the ear canal and can injure the eardrum. It’s safer to have earwax removed by a doctor when needed.
Why do children get ear infections more often than adults?
Children have shorter, more horizontal eustachian tubes, which drain less efficiently and make it easier for infections to develop in the middle ear.