Initially, you may experience mild itchiness in the inner ear canal, which can worsen if left untreated. 2.Redness Redness can start inside the ear canal and progress, becoming noticeable on the inside and outside of the ear.

3. Discomfort or pain, Early on, you might feel general ear pain, especially when manipulating the earlobe or tragus. 5. Muffled hearing or ringing In severe cases, you might experience muffled hearing or persistent ringing in the affected ear.6. Swollen neck lymph nodes
Untreated infections can lead to visibly swollen lymph nodes, often accompanied by fever due to complete ear canal blockage. Prevention Tips for Ear Infection, Refrain from using cotton swabs, which can push earwax deeper.