Ears & Hearing

A great way to clean out earwax is to use alcohol warmed up to body temperature. Clean your ears out using alcohol with the advice of a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ear care.

A leaking ear is an annoying problem, but not necessarily a serious one. Discharge from the ear may include blood, pus, fluid or ear wax, although ear wax is the most common discharge. Possible...

Hearing aids need daily cleaning to remove waxy debris inside and out. Hearing aids also need professional cleaning every four to six months to remove earwax and moisture trapped deep inside the...

Cleaning is an important step in helping you get over the pain and inconvenience of an ear infection. It can make all the difference in how quickly you recover, so learn a little bit about steps...

Swimmer's ear is an "an inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal," according to Pool Solutions. It's caused by bacteria and fungi inside wet, alkaline ears. Although anyone can get this...

Having an ear full of water is an uncomfortable and annoying condition that often results from swimming. Many people find that getting water out of their ears is nearly impossible and simply put...

Ears can become clogged for several reasons. It can be annoying, cause difficulty hearing properly and can even result in pain at times. Depending on what has caused your ears to stop up, there...

It is not uncommon for people with pierced ears to develop conditions or infections that will cause the ears to be irritated, inflamed or to seep a pus-like substance. There are several factors...

There are several reasons a person may suffer from fluid in the ear. It can be left over from a previous cold, or trapped water after swimming. The fluid can make it difficult to hear normally,...

Ear infections occur when the Eustachian tubes become clogged or blocked. A Eustachian tube is a tube that drains mucus and other bacteria from the ears to the back of the throat. Ear infections...

First of all, NEVER USE Q-TIPS. That being said, if you have an ear ache or an ear infection, don't go straight to the doctor. Try this safe at home remedy first. This method of relief was given...

After a long day at the beach or pool, your ears may become clogged with water. It is important to remove this fluid from your ears because the moisture can cause bacteria growth. In turn, this...

Water trapped in your ear can easily become an ear infection, also known as swimmer's ear, if left untreated. Symptoms of swimmer's ear include earaches, congestion and temporary hearing loss. To...

Water in the ear, also known as swimmer's ear, occurs when water becomes trapped in the ear canal causing pain and a bacterial infection. Water usually becomes trapped in the ear after being...

Ear discharge is usually caused by excessive earwax or water buildup from swimming. If you need to drain your ears, try using home remedies like rubbing alcohol and warm water to clear them....

An ear ache is one of the most painful maladies that will keep you awake at night and crying in agony. It is usually due to water getting into the ear canal from swimming (hence the name:...

Water usually gets trapped in your ears from swimming or taking a shower. This happens because part of your ear canal runs down and backward, allowing the water to get trapped inside. Having water...

If you or you child is experiencing ear pain there is a home remedy that can prevent water in the ear from forming into an ear infection. I have done this for a few years now on my daughter...

One of the biggest downsides to all of the hours you may spend swimming this summer is the horrible feeling of having half of the pools water lodged in your ears. This quick home remedy consisting...

Fluid can remain in your ears after swimming or after a cold or an ear infection. Most of the time, ear fluid will drain out on its own, but in some cases the fluid will stay in your ear, causing...

Water can enter your ear through swimming or bathing and prove to be quite annoying. Water can muffle your hearing and eventually cause bacteria to grow in your ear. If water is left in your ear...

Water in your ears can be much more than a mere annoyance. Letting water remain in your ear can breed bacteria and lead to painful infections. That said, it's crucial that you expel the water as...

Swimmers ear is very common, especially this time of the year when temperatures soar around 90 to 100 degrees. Swimmers ear is when water or moisture gets trapped in the ear canal from bathing,...

Ears can become plugged due to a number of reasons. You may experience plugged ears if you have a cold or allergies, if you're on an airplane or due to an overabundance of ear wax. Whatever the...

Swimming is a popular activity during the summer. Unfortunately too much swimming in public pools, lakes, and even the ocean can result in swimmers ear. However there is a simple home remedy to...

Tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears, is caused by an underlying condition that may be related to either medication or lifestyle. Tinnitus is so common that almost one in five Americans...

Getting water in your ear is a hazard of swimming under water. Sometimes the water will travel deep into your ear canal and be unable to escape. This creates an irritating sloshing sound, and...

One of the most common ailments that divers endure as a result of diving is diver's ear. It happens to all novice divers but can be prevented with a little understanding of what causes diver's...

Swimmer's ear (or otitis externa) is an inflammation and/or infection of the outer ear. It can be very painful and got its common name from occurring frequently in people who swim a lot. However,...

If you can hear a scratching in your ear and feel a tickle, you may have a spider in your ear. Spiders tend to flee to dark places to hide, and if your ear is nearby it is a likely place to go....