When something’s off with your ears, it’s tough to ignore. Persistent ringing can make it hard to concentrate. Trouble ...

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 ...

Ear infections cause pain and pressure. Prevention includes hygiene and avoiding water in ears. Diagnosis is clinical.

Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the external ear canal, the tube leading from the ear opening to the eardrum. Typically, swimmer’s ear occurs only in one ear, and sometimes the eardrum itself is ...

Chronic ear infections (otitis media) can cause swelling that traps fluid in the middle ear or causes damage to the eardrum. Getting colds, having allergies, or getting liquid trapped in your ears ...

Ear infections are a common and painful occurrence in infants and toddlers. Oral antibiotics are often prescribed for a week to treat the condition, but these drugs can trigger side effects that ...