| Presenting symptoms | Number | Percentage |
| Otalgia | 51 | 83.3% |
| Ear discharge | 51 | 83.3% |
| Post-auricular swelling | 51 | 83.3% |
| Fever | 39 | 63.9% |
| Malaise | 28 | 45.9% |
| Hearing loss | 20 | 32.8% |
| Decreased appetite | 14 | 22.9% |
| Headach | 13 | 21.3% |
| Nasal blockage | 8 | 13% |
| Nasal discharge | 7 | 11.5% |
| Verigo | 6 | 9.8% |
| Cough | 6 | 9.8% |
| Tinnitus | 5 | 8.2% |
| Sore throat | 5 | 8.2% |
| Mouth deviation | 3 | 4.9% |
| SOB | 2 | 3.3% |
| Diplopia | 1 | 1.6% |
| Deteriorated consciousness | 1 | 1.6% |
| Neck stiffness | 1 | 1.6% |