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Percentage of respondents with earache (N = 829) reporting missing regular activities, visiting the doctor or using medication
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Missed regular activities |
201 |
24.3 |
| Others missed regular activities |
30 |
3.6 |
| Phoned doctor or nurse |
122 |
14.7 |
| Visited doctor or nurse |
235 |
28.3 |
| Visited ER |
36 |
4.3 |
| Used prescription medication |
257 |
31.0 |
| Used over-the-counter medicine | 337 | 40.6 |
