An earache from the flu may be dull or burning and can range in severity from mild to moderate to painful. Flu and colds can irritate the eustachian tube that connects the throat to the middle ear and can cause dull pain in the ears. Fluid trapped in the ear can place pressure on the eardrum. Earaches caused by the flu and colds generally go away on their own but may require medical attention.

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