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 ...

The middle ear can fill up with fluid, exacerbating the problem. This condition is called otitis media with effusion (fluid) and may be misdiagnosed as acute otitis media due to infection.

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD COVID-19 is a viral infection that typically causes symptoms like fever, chills, cough, and loss of smell or taste. Less commonly, COVID can also affect the ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obesity may increase the likelihood that a child will need to have tubes inserted in the ears to drain fluid, to prevent the recurrence of chronic middle ear infection ...

An ear infection isn’t the only possible reason for a double dose of ear and jaw pain. The following conditions can also cause pain in these areas at the same time, per Dr. Chen: ...

If an ear infection is causing your tinnitus, treating the infection usually resolves it. But there are also some treatments to bring relief, keep reading to learn more.

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.

An ear infection often occurs with mucus buildup due to allergies or an upper respiratory infection. Because mucus is 98% water, staying hydrated can keep mucus thinner and easier to get rid of ...