A warm compress can also be helpful. Soak a clean cloth in warm water, wring it out, and place it gently over your ear. The warmth can help loosen the fluid and relieve some of the discomfort.

An accumulation of fluid in the inner ear is a somewhat rare disorder known as Meniere’s disease. It is estimated to affect about 615,000 adults in the United States, with 45,000 new cases ...

Ear tube surgery is one of the most common ear surgeries in children and adults. A 2020 study — using data from 2014 — shows that 8.6% of children had undergone ear tube surgery.

Allergies, earwax or fluid build-up, or changes in air pressure are some common causes of a clogged ear. Medications and home remedies can ease discomfort.

If you have frequent ear infections it may be recommended to have tubes in their eardrums to help relieve pressure and drain fluid. Occasionally, untreated infections can lead to a ruptured eardrum.

Alcohol and vinegar drops. Combine equal parts alcohol and vinegar to make your own ear drops. Drop three to four drops in your ear. Wait 30 seconds before you drain your ear. Hydrogen peroxide drops.

Health Doctors see rise in ear infections, strep throat in kids Medical experts say the lingering effects of the pandemic could be behind a surge in infections they're seeing in children right now.