Ear Infection
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When ear pain or discharge appears, care is usually sought, and an ear infection is one of the frequent causes; it is the inflammation and infection of one of its parts, usually the middle ear or the ear canal.
Common symptoms: Pain, a feeling of a plugged ear, decreased hearing, discharge and, in young children, irritability or fever.
When should you go? If the pain is intense, persists, or is accompanied by fever or fluid drainage, it is worth an evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist evaluates the ear in detail, and the general practitioner or the pediatrician provides the initial care. Seeing a professional in time allows the most appropriate care to be guided.
Data on 2,555 doctors who treat ear infection
Which specialist treats ear infection?
An ear infection should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist, the specialist in the ear. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment, and a pediatrician is involved in children. Find these specialists.
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Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
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Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
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Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
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Frequently asked questions
What is ear infection?
When ear pain or discharge appears, care is usually sought, and an ear infection is one of the frequent causes; it is the inflammation and infection of one of its parts, usually the middle ear or the ear canal.
Which doctor treats ear infection?
An ear infection should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist, the specialist in the ear. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment, and a pediatrician is involved in children. Find these specialists.