Ear infections, also known as acute otitis media, are very common, particularly among children. They can be very uncomfortable and painful, but there are steps you can take to help ease the symptoms.

Ear infections aren’t contagious, but the infections that cause them can be. Some health conditions, like allergies or swollen adenoids, can also increase your risk of ear infections. An ear infection ...

Spots can appear in some pretty bizarre places (bums and bikini lines, we're looking at you) but of all the body parts, ears have to be one of the most bothersome. Generally, your hearing apparatus ...

A middle ear infection often causes symptoms like ear pain, discharge, and hearing difficulties. Most ear infections go away within 2-3 days. Symptoms like high fever or sudden hearing loss require ...

When an ear infection affects both ears, it’s considered a double ear infection. It’s important to seek medical care for any suspected ear infection to avoid complications like hearing loss. An ear ...

Ear infections and earwax blockages are common issues, especially in children. Both can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as ear pain, pressure, or hearing loss. Understanding the signs can help you ...

Ear infections are common in kids, but it can be jarring when you suddenly develop one as an adult. After all, they can be really uncomfortable, and it’s probably been a minute since you’ve had one.

Your recent ear piercing is red and swollen and you suspect it might be infected—should you go to the emergency room? On this ER or Not, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses the ...