Jessica Braun Gervais is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in health, wellness and fitness. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and has written content for various health ...

If you tend to get clogged ears during exercise, you might wonder whether your workouts are the culprit. Or maybe you think you’re sweating directly into your ear canals. Can exercise cause muffled ...

Ear infections and earwax blockages are common issues, especially in children. Both can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as ear pain, pressure, or hearing loss. Understanding the signs can help you ...

Whether it's enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our ...

Dear Dr. Gott: A while back, you had a column about ear blockage. It reminded me of a similar problem that I had several years ago. One of my ears felt plugged, and my hearing didn't seem right. I was ...

Your Eustachian tubes are located inside each ear, on the sides of your head. These tubes connect your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat. When you hear your ears pop after swallowing or ...

Ear pain in young children can quickly make parents anxious, especially when the child becomes irritable or unable to sleep. In paediatric practice, the most common reason for earache is acute otitis ...

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Ear wax buildup is one of the things that could be the cause of your tinnitus. You can treat mild impactions at home, but you may need to contact a professional for severe ones. Tinnitus happens when ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – New University at Buffalo-led research shows how earbuds may soon be able to detect common ear infections and other ailments. A study published in June by the Association for Computing ...