Dealing with pain or pressure in your ear, neck or throat is not only uncomfortable, it could also be a sign of an ear infection. While you might assume ear infections are a childhood bother, they can ...

UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear. According to the CDC, swimmer’s ear is most often caused by water staying in ...

You can drain fluid from your ear at home with techniques like applying a warm compress and inhaling steam, popping your ears, or pulling your earlobe. Over-the-counter medicines may also work to open ...

If your child has frequent ear infections, your child's doctor may recommend ear tube surgery. It's the most common childhood surgery performed with anesthesia. More than half a million children in ...

Flu and respiratory illness season often brings an uptick in ear infections, according to Dr. Bohdan Klymochko. They often occur in those fighting off other illnesses. Symptoms to watch out for ...

Parents should be vigilant about children's ear infections as they can affect language development and physical growth. Early detection and treatment are crucial to mitigate long-term effects. Prompt ...

Your Eustachian tubes are located inside each ear, on the sides of your head. These tubes connect your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat. When you hear your ears pop after swallowing or ...

You step out of the shower and, even though you know you shouldn't, you reach for a Q-tip to clean your ears. Except when you lower the swab, you can't help but notice… your ear wax smells. Is that ...

Garlic, widely known for its culinary uses, has also been a go-to remedy in traditional medicine for various ailments. But have you ever heard of putting fried garlic oil in your ear to treat ear ...