Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum.

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 ...

We explain why the anatomy of a dog's ear makes them prone to ear infections and what you can do to help them.

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 ...

If your dog frequently scratches their ears or shakes their head, it might signal an ear infection. Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield spoke to News On 6 about what causes ear infections and how to ...

Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory ...

Sometimes, earache and headache occur together. A few conditions can cause this, such as middle ear infections and migraine. The treatment for ear pain with headache depends on what’s causing it. Ear ...

Ear wax, medically known as cerumen, serves as your body’s natural cleaning and protection system for the ears. While some odor is normal, understanding when that smell signals a problem can help ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With plenty of people turning to swimming pools and local waterways for reprieve this summer, some might unfortunately find themselves dealing with swimmer’s ear. But what, exactly, is ...