Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear.

Inner ear infections like labyrinthitis may come after a cold or respiratory infection, with symptoms including nausea and ...

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 ...

There are several ways to clear fluid buildup and reduce dizziness. First, try using gravity to your advantage. If you tilt your head to the side with the affected ear facing down, the fluid may drain ...

Dear Doctors: A year ago, I had fluid in my eustachian tubes that didn’ t clear. I ended up needing drainage tubes and sinus surgery. Both tubes are now clogged with thick gunk, and my hearing is ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a leading cause of conductive hearing loss, especially in children. The condition quietly builds as sterile fluid accumulates in the middle ear cavity, muffling ...

UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear. According to the CDC, swimmer’s ear is most often caused by water staying in ...

Q: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any precautions to take ...