Credit: Getty Images. Patients with recurrent ear infections should be evaluated for cholesteatoma. In primary care settings, pediatric and adult patients can present with acute or chronic middle ear ...

Ear tube surgery, or tympanostomy surgery, aims to reduce chronic fluid buildup behind the eardrums. This can reduce the frequency of middle ear infections. It may also improve hearing. Ear tube ...

Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Antibiotics, pain relievers, and ear ...

Loud noises and aging aren't the only things that can cause hearing loss. In fact, there are some unexpected factors that can impact how well you hear. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey ...