Parents of healthy infants and young children with persistent fluid in the middle ear need not worry about developmental outcomes, suggests a recent study. It is generally believed that ear fluid has ...

It’s hard to say for sure which kids will benefit most from a common childhood surgery for infections and fluid buildup in the middle ear, a research review suggests. The reviewers focused on a ...

A new study reveals that common loud noises cause fluid buildup in the inner ear and suggests a simple possible treatment for noise-induced hearing loss. Exposure to loud noise, such as a firecracker ...

When excess fluid builds up in the middle ear, it is known as otitis media with effusion, or OME. It is most common in young children, but it can also occur in adults. The most common cause of OME is ...

Glue ear, known as adhesive otitis, is a condition that occurs when the middle part of your ear fills with fluid. This part of the ear is located behind the eardrum. The fluid can become thick and ...

Your ears do more than hear. They help you balance, communicate, and stay connected to the world around you. Otology focuses on your ears, especially the middle and inner ear. Your outer ear is the ...