NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Antibiotic or antiseptic drops are the best approach to treating swimmer's ear, according to a new research review. And while oral antibiotics are often prescribed along ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications and ear drops are available to treat ear infection pain and other common conditions like ...

Ear infections rank among the most prevalent childhood ailments in America, with a staggering 80% of youngsters experiencing at least one episode before their third birthday. While these painful ...

Bacterial otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear caused by bacteria. One University of Alabama at Birmingham expert explains how to prevent and treat ...

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 ...

Q: You have given your readers some very bad advice. As a practicing physician for 44 years, I advise my patients after they bathe, shower or swim to simply use a hair dryer to gently blow warm (not ...

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 ...

Apple cider vinegar has antifungal properties that may help combat infections causing ear itching. Mix equal parts of apple ...