As we age, our canal and ET start to have more of an angle which allows fluid to drain better and keep both sides of the ear clear. Still, in some circumstances adults can develop ear infections ...

Young kids are more vulnerable, but anyone can get an ear infection when fluid builds up and won’t drain properly. WebMD takes you on a visual tour through the ear, helping you understand the ...

An ear infection, trauma, a mass (cholesteatoma), fluid, or an object in the ear (such as wax buildup) can cause it. Sensorineural hearing loss happens most often from damage to the hair cells in ...