The most common type of ear infection is a middle ear infection, which occurs when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. A healthcare provider typically prescribes antibiotics, pain relievers ...

A board-certified pediatrician speaks to the nuances of ear infections, and ways to minimize their discomfort and risks.

Left untreated, some conditions that cause ear pain can lead to hearing loss. But effective treatment can usually relieve ...

Ear congestion related to sinusitis or viral infections, such as a cold or flu, will typically go away once the underlying condition or cause of inflammation resolves. However, if middle ear fluid ...

Earwax is your friend. A gooey and somewhat gross friend. Next and last stop, the middle ear. We are now looking at an actual eardrum. The eardrum's a thin piece of skin, and other tissues ...

A new flexible hearing aid uses micro-epidermal actuators to treat conductive hearing loss, offering a non-invasive ...

Conductive hearing loss, which most commonly happens in childhood, occurs when sounds do not reach the inner ear. Sound waves ...

From their adorable snort to bulging eyes and ever-endearing waddle, smush-faced dogs are increasing in popularity due to ...

When bacteria infect the middle ear by way of a perforated eardrum, it leads to an infection with symptoms of earache, fever, and fluid accumulation. Fungal ear infections: Fungus growth in ...