iLearnt: I have an ear infection

For the past few days I have been complaining (mostly to myself) that one of my ears is blocked, feeling like I just went swimming and there is still water in my ear. Well, I finally decided to talk to my parents about it, and discovered **drumrolls** I have an ear infection. Apparently bacteria has gone into my ear and I will need antibiotics to get rid of it, and if I do not take care of it soon I can lose some hearing in my left ear. Also, the stuffy nose I had all week was not because I had a cold, it was a symptom of my ear infection! Anyway, I am trying to convince my mom to take me to the doctor, but she does not believe me... Thank goodness my dad does, and he even took the time to look at the research I had gathered, even if it was for only 2 minutes. Well, I hope I get well soon, I can not make out any noise throughout one ear and I was just told not to "yell"...