Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Pain behind the ear could be related to the ear itself or nearby structures that share a ...

It helps keep our ears healthy and clean; it stops the skin that lines our ear canal from drying and cracking and protects the ear by trapping dirt and repelling water so it helps to prevent ...

Sometimes, this canal can become clogged due to factors both outside and inside the ear. Clogged ears can affect a person’s hearing and sense of balance and cause pain and discomfort.

A biopsy may be indicated if a mass is identified in or around the ear canal. There are many treatment options, including needle aspiration, tube drainage, incisional drainage and bandaging.

Other surgical interventions, such as ear tubes and reconstructive surgery on the ear canal, also help with conductive hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss can be the result of: ear infections ...

Carbamide peroxide 6.5%; otic soln. 5–10 drops in ear canal. Keep drops in ear several minutes. Use twice daily for up to 4 days. May irrigate with warm water.