Dr Phil Kieran: My teenage son has ongoing ear pain 

"Ear pain is a very common issue. Although most people think it’s an infection, there are many other causes, and it’s a good idea to know them."
Dr Phil Kieran: My teenage son has ongoing ear pain 

"I stand by the adage “Never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear”..."

A strong wave at surf school caught my 13-year-old son, and he has been complaining of ear pain since. The GP says it’s not an ear infection, and the pain will probably ease. But two weeks later, he’s still in pain. I’m treating him with ibuprofen. Is there anything else I can do?

Ear pain is a very common issue. Although most people think it’s an infection, there are many other causes, and it’s a good idea to know them.

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