<s>[INST] How Long Do Ear Infections Last? [/INST] Middle ear infections often go away on their own within 2 or 3 days, even without any specific treatment.

Often, there's fluid in the middle ear even after an infection clears up. If it's there for longer than than 3 months, more treatment might be needed.  Source: KIDS HEALTH ORG. Link: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/otitis-media.html. Field: Otolaryngology. Disease: Ear Infection </s>