<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of an ear infection? [/INST] The most common symptom of an ear infection in older kids is ear pain, they may also have a fever. It often occurs after a cold or significant allergies, but not always.

In young children, it can be more difficult to discern these symptoms, as symptoms of an ear infection can be very non-specific. These include: fussiness/irritability, fever, not sleeping well, not eating well, pulling at the ears, headache, or overall not feeling well.

Drainage from the ear is also a sign of an ear infection, and possibly a ruptured ear drum. If your child has tubes in their ears, you also may see drainage from their ears. Source: AFTER HOURS KIDS. Link: https://www.afterhourskids.com/blog/ear-infection-faqs. Field: Otolaryngology. Disease: Ear Infection </s>