Adults get ear infections a lot less than children since eustachian tubes grow with age and allow more fluid to drain out of ...

Ear tubes for adults are used to equalize pressure and/or prevent the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear. Also known as grommets, ventilation tubes, or tympanostomy tubes, the devices are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...