Allergies and Ear Pain Recurrent ear infections and persistent fluid behind the eardrum may sometimes have an overlooked contributor: allergies. Research in 1981 found that in 119 patients with a history of otitis media in the previous six months, and fluid present in the ear, 93.3% had allergies that were verified by positive RAST tests. … Continue reading Does Your Child Keep Getting Ear Infections? Check for Allergies