I'm having this ongoing burning sensation in my left ear, and it's been about 15 days since it started. It seems to have gotten worse after I had a cold and cough. There's no pain, just a really extreme burning feeling. What could this be, and should I be worried?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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That could be otitis media,needs evaluation, visit ENT doctor for the same and also practice valsalva for better results

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