Not sure if ear pain means a simple wax blockage or a true infection? Learn the key symptoms that set them apart—and know when it’s time to watch and wait or see a doctor.

Perichondritis is an infection that occurs in the tissue of the cartilage located in your outer ear, which is called the auricle or pinna. The infection itself is sometimes referred to as auricular ...

Bullous myringitis, sometimes called infectious myringitis, is a condition where painful blisters (“bullae”) form in the ear, specifically along the tympanic membrane inside the ear. Both children and ...

Ear mites are a type of mite that lives in the ear canal and feeds off skin oils and ear wax. They’re commonly found in animals. However, they may jump from pets onto humans and bite them. Share on ...

There are several causes of sharp pain in the ear, including pressure changes and infections. Most cases of ear pain do not require medical treatment and resolve independently. The medical name for ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...