UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear. According to the CDC, swimmer’s ear is most often caused by water staying in ...

Medically reviewed by Dale Garber, MD Water can get trapped in your ear from any water exposure, including showering.Tilting your head and gently pulling your ear can drain trapped water.Avoid using ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Fluid in the ear can be caused by inflammation, mucus, or a structural problem in the ear that blocks the drainage of fluid from your auditory ...

Otitis media with effusion (OME) refers to fluid buildup in your middle ear. It usually happens when the fluid can't drain out of your ear, typically after an infection.This type of ear infection is ...

Ear health is about balance and knowing when to use simple remedies at home, and when to let professionals step in. With ...

Thousands of children may be undergoing an unnecessary surgical procedure to drain fluid from their ears, researchers say. In a study published in today's New England Journal of Medicine, researchers ...

Here’s what’s happening when you feel that ear pressure, the most common causes behind it, how to find relief and when it may ...

Healthline explains 12 different ways to help get water out of your ear. Some are more self-explanatory than others, while some require more steps: . Swimming safety: Swimming in freshwater? Here's ...