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 ...

Dear Doctor: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat? Dear Reader: What ...

A change in ear pressure when you gain altitude can cause an unpleasant sensation, but it’s really a result of the changes in the plane’s cabin. You might feel the urge to make the feeling go away or ...

Ear pain during and after flying — otherwise known as “airplane ear” — is generally considered to be a trivial part of travel. It’s a small price to pay while soaring through the air to your ...

Pituitary tumors (adenomas) are abnormal growths that develop within tissues of the pituitary gland, a hormone-regulating gland at the base of your brain. While most of these tumors are noncancerous ...

When atmospheric pressure rises or falls without change in the middle ear, the tympanic membrane cannot vibrate normally. This can result in temporary hearing problems and ear discomfort. 2 Typical ...

Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) occurs when an immune response to an allergen, like pollen, causes inflammation. This can lead to congestion in your sinuses. Because your sinuses are connected to ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A type of acupressure focused on pressure points in the ear could be a promising treatment for functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD), a challenging group of disorders that cause ...

Passengers said a pressurization issue on a Delta Air Lines flight Sunday left them with bloody noses and ears. A spokesperson for the airline company said that Flight 1203 from Salt Lake City to ...

A type of acupressure focused on pressure points in the ear could be a promising treatment for functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD), a challenging group of disorders that cause chronic abdominal ...