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Home Health News All About Ears: Common Problems & How Midwest Express Clinic Can Help
All About Ears: Common Problems & How Midwest Express Clinic Can Help
Sep 5, 2025
Ears do more than help us hear—they also keep us balanced and protect against dust, debris, and germs. But when issues like infections, wax buildup, or foreign objects arise, they can cause pain, dizziness, or hearing loss. Prompt treatment is key. Here’s a look at common ear problems and how Midwest Express Clinic can help you find fast relief.

Ear Infections

Ear infections are one of the top reasons people visit urgent care, especially during cold or allergy season. These infections happen when fluid becomes trapped behind the eardrum (otitis media), allowing bacteria or viruses to grow. While ear infections are most common in children, teens and adults can get them too.

Common symptoms include:

  • Throbbing ear pain
  • A feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear
  • Trouble hearing
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Fluid draining from the ear
  • Dizziness or balance problems

To diagnose an infection, a provider at Midwest Express Clinic will assess the area to identify inflammation or fluid buildup behind the eardrum. Depending on the severity, treatment may include warm compresses, over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription ear drops, or antibiotics.


If ear infections happen often, we may refer patients to a specialist for ear tubes to prevent long-term issues. In many cases, symptoms improve within a few days with the right treatment. Prompt care can also help prevent chronic infections or potential hearing complications.

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