Dear Doctors: A year ago, I had fluid in my eustachian tubes that didn’ t clear. I ended up needing drainage tubes and sinus surgery. Both tubes are now clogged with thick gunk, and my hearing is ...

Can you explain what part of the ear is the ear drum? The tympanic membrane (eardrum) separates the outer ear from the middle ear. The membrane vibrates when sound waves strike it, part of the process ...

Otitis media refers to all types of inflammation of the middle ear caused by an infection. It is the second most frequently diagnosed disease among outpatients of otorhinolaryngology and pediatrics, ...

Ear discharge is of different types depending on the underlying cause. Ear infection is very common in babies and young children. The middle ear gets infected due to a direct connection with the upper ...

Middle ear infection is usually caused by bacteria, whereas external ear infection may be caused by bacteria or fungi. Ear infection or ear discharge is diagnosed using an instrument called an ...