Dear J.B.: First, let’s review the anatomy. The ear has three components: the inner ear where the organs of balance and hearing are; the outer ear that includes the ear canal all the way to the ...

An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear. The most common type of ear infection is a middle ear infection, which occurs when fluid builds up behind the ...

Parents of newborns and toddlers deal with a constant barrage of virus and infections in their children's early years, and an ear infection, although relatively common, can add to a parent's anxiety ...

An ear infection can present as a dull, persistent ache, and is sometimes accompanied by pressure, discharge, itching, fever or muffled hearing. In more severe cases, the pain can be sudden, sharp and ...

Ear infections are the most common reason parents take their child to a doctor. In fact, data shows that 5 out of 6 children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday, making ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...

There are many ways a person can help alleviate ear pain when flying. These measures include not sleeping during take-off and landing, chewing gum, or using earplugs. Share on Pinterest Amir ...

What begins as ringing in the ears, dizziness or ear pain might seem like a routine infection, but for some individuals, these symptoms become the first indicators of multiple sclerosis (MS), a ...