Outer ear infection: Also known as swimmer’s ear or otitis externa, an outer ear infection typically begins as an itchy rash. It can occur when water stays in the ear after you bathe or swim. This ...

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When our ears pop, the sensation comes from the Eustachian tube. “ [The Eustachian tube]’s whole job is to help keep the ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Over-the-counter (OTC) medications and ear drops are available to treat ear ...

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.

The three main types of ear infections are distinguished by their locations: the middle, outer or inner parts of the ear. — Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear and is the most common ...

There's a good chance you're cleaning your ears wrong. Read on to learn how to clean your ears without risking your hearing.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Hearing loss is classified into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed (when conductive and sensorineural hearing loss co-occur). Conductive ...

Q: My 11-year-old daughter has had one outer ear infection after another. After someone recommended transfer factor, I tried it, but it didn’t seem to help. Is transfer factor really ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I think I have a middle ear infection. I noticed it last night. It doesn’t hurt except when I swallow. Otherwise, I feel fine. Should I wait 24 hours before seeing my doctor, or ...