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Children's Mercy Hospital

Children's Mercy Hospital

2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3000
www.childrensmercy.org


What Is Otalgia?

Otalgia

Say: oh-TAL-jee-uh

Otalgia means ear pain or an earache. Lots of things can cause otalgia, including ear infections, too much earwax, airplane pressure, swimmer's ear, and even dental problems.