Ear infections can sneak up on you, starting with subtle discomfort that you might dismiss as nothing serious. But catching the early warning signs can save you from days of excruciating pain and ...

Parents of newborns and toddlers deal with a constant barrage of virus and infections in their children's early years, and an ear infection, although relatively common, can add to a parent's anxiety ...

"My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the symptoms, causes of earache in children include a foreign object in the ear, the common ...

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local temperatures sticking around in the 90s means that many will likely want to cool off in the pool or ocean. However, beachgoers and those headed to the pool should stay ...

Dog ears are made up of 18 muscles (vs. the human ear with six) and have considerably longer ear canals, which help them hone their sense of hearing. While this means dogs are vastly better at ...

Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD Key Takeaways Tilt your head to the side and gently shake to see if the bug will ...

My 86-year-old father was recently hospitalized with a severe infection. We were told he’s at an increased risk for sepsis ...

Ear infections in dogs, especially yeast infections, are often a symptom of an underlying issue, not the primary disease. Common underlying causes include allergies (both food and environmental), ...

As a dog owner, you want your best friend to be stress-free and relaxed, not rubbing his ears on the living room rug, shaking his head or pawing his ears to stop the itching. You know he is ...

If you’ve noticed your dog scratching at their ears or shaking their head more than usual, it could be an ear infection, allergies, or even worse—ear mites. Before you start stripping the beds and ...