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 ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum.

Inflammation from an ear infection is just one of the causes of tinnitus. At-home and clinical treatment can typically resolve the symptoms. Tinnitus happens when you experience a sound like ringing, ...

Your immune system is your body’s natural defense against harmful bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses that can make you sick. And if you do become ill, a healthy immune system works to help you ...

Using artificial intelligence technology, doctors may soon get a helping hand with diagnosing pediatric ear infections. A new software tool developed by UPMC and Pitt scientists analyzes video ...

Exposure to cigarette smoke, including passive smoke exposure in children, may contribute to or increase the risk of ear infections. Smoking and exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke can have harmful ...