Common causes of ear pain include bacterial or viral infections of the ear, changes in air pressure (such as when flying on an airplane), ear wax buildup, foreign bodies in the external ear canal, pharyngitis, sinus infections, temporomandibular joint pathology, and some neuralgia. Pain triggered by trauma, wounds, or pressure injuries to the ear can be relieved by applying cold compresses and hot compresses; ear pain can also be triggered when the ear is infected, such as otitis media, and is usually treated with medication; when the organism experiences ear pain, care should be taken to rule out the cause of tinnitus because once the organism reaches the level of tinnitus, it is difficult to go for treatment; excessive ear wax accumulation in the ear canal can also cause ear pressure and However, care should be taken not to cause damage to the eardrum when removing the ear wax. If temporary ear pain occurs. Many people experience ear pain and mild hearing loss or muffled voices due to sudden changes in air pressure, such as when traveling on an airplane or in an elevator. Although disturbing, this ear pain is temporary and rarely leads to lasting hearing problems and can be relieved by chewing gum or swallowing. There are several common triggers for organismal ear pain as listed above, and treatment is usually by medication, hot compresses, and some oral antibiotics can be given to assist in the treatment.