Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum.

Taking care of your ears is important. Using ear drops can help keep your ears moisturized, remove excess wax, and alleviate pain. Ear drops also play a key role in treating infections and preventing ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Ear congestion can be relieved in a few different ways, including by flushing out your ...

Some people use rubbing alcohol to treat various ear conditions, such as swimmers’ ear or middle and inner ear infections. Rubbing alcohol is also known as isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. People ...

Antipyrine and benzocaine ( an-tee-PYE-reen and BEN-zoe-kane) combination is used in the ear to help relieve the pain, swelling, and congestion of some ear infections. It will not cure the infection ...

Ear infections can sneak up on you, starting with subtle discomfort that you might dismiss as nothing serious. But catching the early warning signs can save you from days of excruciating pain and ...