Not sure if ear pain means a simple wax blockage or a true infection? Learn the key symptoms that set them apart—and know when it’s time to watch and wait or see a doctor.

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 ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels like water is still in my ear. Then my ...

Dusty’s ear had been infected for about three years, despite daily cleaning and medication. Now a fast-growing mass has ...

Ear infections are a common issue for many dogs, but certain breeds are more prone to them than others. Factors such as ear shape, dense hair within the ear canal, and reduced airflow can trap ...

After experiencing painful infections, hearing loss, and a seizure, doctors discovered a piece of the cotton swab lodged in the man's ear canal, surrounded by wax and debris Joelle Goldstein is a ...

More people are wearing wireless devices for longer periods of time since the pandemic and the rise in remote work. When 13-year-old Nate Maddox discovered he had an inner ear infection, he wasn’t ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A man in England has sworn off cleaning his ears with cotton swabs after developing a potentially ...