Ear infections are usually secondary to inflammation of the external ear canals (the tube-shaped part of the ear visible under the ear flap). Inflammation of the canals leads to the reproduction of ...

How can I tell if my child has an ear infection? The ear is made up of three main parts: the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. The outer ear is connected by a short passage, called the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An ear infection can present as a dull, persistent ache, and is sometimes accompanied by pressure, discharge, itching, fever or ...

Dear J.B.: First, let’s review the anatomy. The ear has three components: the inner ear where the organs of balance and hearing are; the outer ear that includes the ear canal all the way to the ...

Pain in the ear and diminished hearing is a recipe for discomfort. Although they are easily treated, it’s never fun to have an ear infection. Most people are familiar with ear infections, but why do ...

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 should ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...