If you've ever noticed unusual discharge or bleeding from the ear, you may have come across these two medical terms. Otorrhea and otorrhagia have similar-sounding names, but vastly different meanings.

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 ...

A woman has been battling severe ear problems for eight months, marking a frustrating journey filled with pain and ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause gastric enzymes to affect the middle ear. The resulting problems in the ear may lead to tinnitus. Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or humming noise in ...

If you’re experiencing ongoing or complex problems with your ears, you may be referred to a neurotologist. A neurotologist is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist who completed two ...

On a chilly October evening a decade ago, physician Michael Cohen arrived at Boston’s Logan International Airport lugging a hefty contraption, built like a tiny tank, that immediately drew the ...

Ear ringing problem called tinnitus is annoying, especially if you hear ringing sounds too loud. What makes this hearing issue more irritating is you are the only one who can listen to them. A man ...

Earwax is a waxy material produced by glands inside the ear. It helps keep our ears healthy and clean; it stops the skin that ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? — Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving Daughter: It’s true.