This method works by opening the Eustachian tubes (the tubes that connect your middle ear to the back of your throat). When you swallow, muscles around the tubes tighten, allowing air to flow into ...

It turns out that the brain does the same thing when damaged hair cells in the ear lead to hearing loss – and this could be causing your tinnitus. Sensory hair cells are tiny structures in the ...

Another simple way to get water out of your ear is to gently tug your earlobe toward the back or downward. You may also gently shake your head from side to side while doing this. "This can often ...

A board-certified pediatrician speaks to the nuances of ear infections, and ways to minimize their discomfort and risks.