New research suggests that the ear is yet another part of our bodies that is susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. For this research, scientists developed novel ...

Some evidence suggests that certain acupressure points on the ears may help relieve pain and tension around the body. Activating pressure points in the ear may help ease symptoms of several conditions ...

Jessica Braun Gervais is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in health, wellness and fitness. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and has written content for various health ...

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Q: A day after flying, I start feeling inner ear pressure and become very ill. My head hurts, and I feel dizzy and so nauseated that I vomit. Some symptoms last six months. My doctor put “pressure ...

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 ...