An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear. The most common type of ear infection is a middle ear infection, which occurs when fluid builds up behind the ...

It's late at night and your child is complaining of an earache. You suspect it's an ear infection, and all you want to do is make your little one feel better. Is it OK to try home remedies for ear ...

Dear J.B.: First, let’s review the anatomy. The ear has three components: the inner ear where the organs of balance and hearing are; the outer ear that includes the ear canal all the way to the ...

There are three types of ear infections: outer ear infection, middle ear infection and inner ear infection. Ear infections can be caused by bacterial, fungal or viral infections. Some people are more ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I think I have a middle ear infection. I noticed it last night. It doesn’t hurt except when I swallow. Otherwise, I feel fine. Should I wait 24 hours before seeing my doctor, or should ...

A novel vaccine could help prevent middle ear infection in children under two years of age, according to a paper in this week's issue of The Lancet. Otitis media (middle ear infection) accounts for ...

An inner ear infection may be a significant cause of COVID-19-associated problems with hearing and balance, according to researchers. In a new study published last month in the journal Nature ...

How can I tell if my child has an ear infection? The ear is made up of three main parts: the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. The outer ear is connected by a short passage, called the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I think I have a middle ear infection. I noticed it last night. It doesn’t hurt except when I swallow. Otherwise, I ...