Ear Pain

Ear Pain That Won’t Quit? We’re One Call Away.

Ear pain can turn an ordinary day into a miserable one—throbbing, pressure, muffled hearing, or a child suddenly crying in the middle of the night. Ear infections can escalate quickly, especially in kids. But before you pack up and drive to urgent care, Calabasas families can reach Calabasas Concierge MD by call, text, or telehealth for rapid guidance from Dr. Eryk Hakman. And when needed, same-day or next day in-home visits are available.

Common reasons for ear pain and infections include:

• Middle ear infection (otitis media)
• Outer ear infection (swimmer’s ear)
• Allergies or congestion causing pressure
• Fluid buildup after a cold
• Sinus-related ear discomfort
• Earwax impaction
• Barotrauma from flying or altitude changes
• Irritation from earbuds or water exposure

Your care starts with direct access: call, text, or telehealth, allowing Dr. Hakman to quickly determine whether your issue can be managed remotely or requires an in-home exam.

When appropriate, we provide:

• Antibiotics for bacterial infections
• Pain and inflammation management
• Allergy and congestion treatment
• Pressure-relief strategies
• Guidance on safe ear-care practices
• In-home earwax evaluation and gentle removal when indicated

If symptoms suggest a more serious issue, we help coordinate ENT or emergency evaluation and stay involved as your physician advocate.

Dr. Hakman’s note: “The key is access. Many ear infections can be handled quickly by text or telehealth—and when an exam is necessary, I bring the urgent care to you.”

Why Calabasas families trust Calabasas Concierge MD for ear infections:

• Immediate evaluation by call, text, or telehealth
• Same-day in-home visits when needed
• Accurate diagnosis with appropriate antibiotic use
• Pediatric-friendly care
• Avoidance of crowded urgent cares and unnecessary delays
• Direct access to a physician—not a midlevel provider

When to seek emergency care: If you experience severe dizziness, high fever, swelling behind the ear, drainage with blood, difficulty swallowing, facial weakness, or trauma to the ear, seek emergency care or call 911. For most other cases, Calabasas Concierge MD provides care—remotely or in your home.

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