It’s hard to say for sure which kids will benefit most from a common childhood surgery for infections and fluid buildup in the middle ear, a research review suggests. The reviewers focused on a ...

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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 ...

You can help drain fluid from your ear by gently popping your ears by yawning or holding your nose while blowing. Applying a warm compress to the ear may reduce pain and help fluid to drain. Draining ...

Not every kid should get ear tubes to relieve excessive fluid buildup in the middle-ear canal, says a first-ever clinical guideline for physicians released last week. An extensive body of research ...

You typically do not need to remove earwax, though some home remedies, including irrigation, may help reduce buildup. Removing earwax may cause side effects, including damage to the ear canal. Earwax ...

Glue ear, known as adhesive otitis, is a condition that occurs when the middle part of your ear fills with fluid. This part of the ear is located behind the eardrum. The fluid can become thick and ...

Some allergies may lead to the development of ear pain. This may be due to increased pressure or fluid buildup from congestion or irritation in the sinuses, which connect to the ears. In these cases, ...

In an otherwise healthy child%2C inserting the tubes for drainage may not be necessary For kids whose hearing is affected%2C the tubes may be advised%2C guideline says By age 3%2C nearly 1 in 15 ...