Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were low and ...

Ear infections are the most common reason parents take their child to a doctor. In fact, data shows that 5 out of 6 children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday, making ...

An ear infection can present as a dull, persistent ache, and is sometimes accompanied by pressure, discharge, itching, fever or muffled hearing. In more severe cases, the pain can be sudden, sharp and ...

You don’t need to stop using headphones or earbuds, but you can learn simple steps to help protect your health.

Persistent ear itching can signal various issues, from simple earwax buildup and infections to skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Even hearing ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My 4-year-old daughter already has had three ear infections this winter. When she isn’t feeling well, our entire family is miserable. The pediatrician says she may continue to get ...

Listen to an interview with Adam Hersh, M.D. Black children are less likely to be diagnosed with and less likely to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics for ear infections than white children are, a new ...

Seasonal changes bring shifts in temperature and humidity, which can significantly affect ear health. During this time, ...