Swimming is one of the best parts of summer. But long after you've cooled down and dried off, you might be left with a ...

It's common to get water in your ear while bathing, but sometimes it gets stuck, causing discomfort and even hearing problems. If left for too long, it can increase the risk of ear infections. If you ...

That squishy feeling in your ear after a swim or shower can be really annoying. Getting water trapped in your ear is a common, uncomfortable experience, especially for swimmers, gym-goers, or people ...

Ear infections often develop due to allergies or an upper respiratory infection. Otitis media (a middle ear infection) is the most common ear infection. About 80% of children have an ear infection at ...

Earwax (cerumen) protects the inside of your ears from irritation and infection. As the body makes new wax, the old earwax usually drains out of your ears naturally. Sometimes earwax can build up and ...

Cotton swabs “really weren’t made to clean your ears — all they do is just push the wax deeper down into your ear canal and this causes an impaction,” Dr. Tonia L. Farmer, who goes by Dr. Nose Best, ...

Swimming can leave water trapped in the ear, leading to discomfort and potential. Tips to remove water include tilting the ...