Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Not uncommonly, some people complain about ear pain (or otalgia ) that lasts about 15-60+ minutes after the ear gets exposed to cold air or wind. The pain always resolves after the ears warm up, even if nothing is done. The pain is typically described as sharp or an ache deep within the ear canal. However, the pain may radiate around the ear and even below the ear into the throat. Wearing ear plugs or ear muffs when in cold air prev…