I am 16 years of age, and have been experiencing constant ear infections since the age of 12. On average, I get one every 3-4 months. At times I could go 6 months without getting one, and at other times I may get a follow up infection only 2 months after having one cleared up. The doctor always puts me on antibiotics, so I am in fear that the bacteria responsible have already adapted. He does not take note of the fact that my ear infections are constant, and I really believe that this is abnormal.

I am the only 16 year old I know who can say they've had more than 3 ear infections in ther lifetime... This cannot be normal. I started researching about ear infections, but most advice I found applied strictly to toddlers/babies.

I currently have an ear infection. I woke up this (or should I say last) morning with a severe pain in my ear. I automatically realized that I had an ear infection. The pain grew throughout the day, and the ear became more inflamed. The pain is greater than I've ever felt before, and painkillers (Extra strength!) are not working. If I go to my physician, I fear that he will send me home with a batch of new antibiotics. Should I look into some kind of surgery? Are these chronic ear infections dangerous? Thanks in advance.