yes. it is very possible that there can be an ear infection even if everything looked ok 2 days ago. it is very common for a cold to lead to an ear infection in children. the eustachian tube drains the fluid out of the middle ear into the back of the throat. a cold can cause this tube to become inflamed and swollen. this traps fluid in the middle ear. this fluid can then get infected with bacteria or viruses causing pressure and pain. webmd has a good slideshow that shows what happens with an ear infection. <link> so give her doctor a call now. he or she can help your daughter get some relief. i hope she feels better soon!
how long does it take to develop an ear infection? . my daughter had a cold. if she had her ears checked and they were fine but 2 days later she is tugging on her ear saying it hurts could she have developed an ear infection?