<s>[INST] How Doctors Diagnose Ear Infections [/INST] There are a variety of ways that a doctor identifies and diagnoses ear infections. Doctors will get a full look at the outside and inside of your ear with an otoscope, a magnifying lens. A doctor may or may not diagnose you with an ear infection after taking a detailed look. Your doctor can also test how well your ear is working and gathering sound.  Source: BASS MEDICAL GROUP . Link: https://www.bassmedicalgroup.com/blog-post/ear-infection-how-long-does-it-last-when-should-you-see-a-doctor. Field: Otolaryngology. Disease: Ear Infection </s>