earache (n)

A patient in intensive care requires more attention, ordinarily, than an outpatient with an earache.
Wincing in pain, she clutched her ear due to a sudden earache.
The doctor recommended warm compresses to alleviate the discomfort caused by the earache.
The child's persistent earache prompted a visit to the pediatrician for a thorough examination.
Protecting your ears from cold winds can help prevent the onset of an earache during winter months.