Otitis externa can be painful, and the amount of pain you experience will depend on the severity of the infection. As the outer ear is inflamed, you can expect a degree of pain or discomfort. Pain in the face and neck usually indicates that the infection has spread. ::: body-ad-mobile zones:: 232632,232416,227366,232642 types:: 5 disclaimer:: ADVERTISEMENT typeFilter:: display adCount:: 1 :::