Parents of healthy infants and young children with persistent fluid in the middle ear need not worry about developmental outcomes, suggests a recent study. It is generally believed that ear fluid has ...

You can drain fluid from your ear at home with techniques like applying a warm compress and inhaling steam, popping your ears, or pulling your earlobe. Over-the-counter medicines may also work to open ...

It’s hard to say for sure which kids will benefit most from a common childhood surgery for infections and fluid buildup in the middle ear, a research review suggests. The reviewers focused on a ...

You typically do not need to remove earwax, though some home remedies, including irrigation, may help reduce buildup. Removing earwax may cause side effects, including damage to the ear canal. Earwax ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear.

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Ear tube surgery involves making a small cut in the eardrum and inserting a synthetic tube.An adult might need ear tubes placed to help treat ...