Ear infections are usually secondary to inflammation of the external ear canals (the tube-shaped part of the ear visible under the ear flap). Inflammation of the canals leads to the reproduction of ...

Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as "swimmer's ear." Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but ...

Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but among the most common is acute otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear. About 10% of Americans will experience swimmer’s ear ...

New guidelines aim to curb antibiotic use. Feb. 25, 2013— -- In an effort to rein in antibiotic use, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued stricter guidelines on diagnosing and treating ...

NEW YORK — Last March, while on vacation in Florida, my 11-month-old came down with a fever. We took him to a local pediatrician who quickly diagnosed him with a middle ear infection and prescribed ...

Ear mites are a type of mite that lives in the ear canal and feeds off skin oils and ear wax. They’re commonly found in animals. However, they may jump from pets onto humans and bite them. Share on ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...