Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Over-the-counter (OTC) medications and ear drops are available to treat ear infection pain and other common conditions like swimmer's ear. Ear drops can also ...

The ear canal will typically look red, swollen and moist. There is also a possibility of fluid drainage or the appearance of scaly, shedding skin. Depending on the degree of swelling, the eardrum may ...

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 ...

Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it.

If you get swimmer’s ears all the time, you may want to try using a couple of drops of a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and distilled white vinegar in the canal, according to Dr. Peng. Use a ...

An estimated 10% of people will experience swimmer's ear. One patient's story helps highlight who can be most at risk.

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Earwax (cerumen) protects the inside of your ears from irritation and infection. As the body makes new wax, the old earwax usually drains out of your ears ...

The ears produce wax, a natural compound that protects the ear canal. When it accumulates, you need to remove it to prevent your ears from developing hearing difficulties. When you clean the ear ...

Usually, this means manual cleaning is not needed.” How to get rid of earwax at home Deep cautions against putting cotton swabs, or anything for that matter, deep into your ear canal.

How to get rid of an ear infection Treatment options vary depending on the kind of ear infection one has and how severe it has become. Outer ear infections, for instance, are typically treated ...

Persistent symptoms lasting more than three days, worsening pain despite home treatment, fever above 102.2°F, fluid drainage from the ear, or hearing changes all warrant professional evaluation.