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

When you think of ear issues, hearing loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it is indeed common as we age, so are issues that can cause aches and pains—sometimes severe—in and ...

Ear congestion can be relieved in a few different ways, including by flushing out your sinuses, taking allergy medication, or ...

Dealing with pain or pressure in your ear, neck or throat is not only uncomfortable, it could also be a sign of an ear infection. While you might assume ear infections are a childhood bother, they can ...

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Dear Mayo Clinic: My 4-year-old daughter already has had three ear infections this winter. When she isn’t feeling well, our entire family is miserable. The pediatrician says she may continue to get ...

Sometimes, earache and headache occur together. A few conditions can cause this, such as middle ear infections and migraine. The treatment for ear pain with headache depends on what’s causing it. Ear ...

It is not uncommon for a person to experience ear popping pain when air pressure or altitude changes. Ear popping pain may also indicate an underlying condition, such as eustachian tube dysfunction.

Acupressure involves applying pressure to certain acupoints throughout the body. Applying pressure to these points can help relieve different types of pain. Acupressure is an ancient healing technique ...

Finally—it’s vacation time. You’re thrilled to be OOO and flying to a dream destination, but that feeling is quickly stamped out by takeoff, knowing the inevitable cranial pressure and ear pops that ...