An ear infection can present as a dull, persistent ache, and is sometimes accompanied by pressure, discharge, itching, fever or muffled hearing. In more severe cases, the pain can be sudden, sharp and ...

Not sure if ear pain means a simple wax blockage or a true infection? Learn the key symptoms that set them apart—and know when it’s time to watch and wait or see a doctor.

Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Antibiotics, pain relievers, and ear ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels like water is still in my ear. Then my ...

Ear infections aren’t fun. They can make your ears hot, itchy or painful. They can cause lots of pressure or make it harder to hear. Sometimes fluid leaks out of your ear. I asked my friend Bevan ...

If ear problems aren’t improving, a neurotologist may offer answers and treatments you didn’t know existed. Discover when to see one and how they can help.

As tempting as it might seem to reach for a Q-tip when your ears feel uncomfortable, one doctor has warned against doing so. ...

More people are wearing wireless devices for longer periods of time since the pandemic and the rise in remote work. When 13-year-old Nate Maddox discovered he had an inner ear infection, he wasn’t ...