DEAR DR. GOTT: I have had an ear problem for approximately two years. My ear built up with fluid. A tube was inserted. Now my ear continues to drain a clear fluid, like when your nose runs. When I ...

Middle ear infection is usually caused by bacteria, whereas external ear infection may be caused by bacteria or fungi. Ear infection or ear discharge is diagnosed using an instrument called an ...

Ear discharge is of different types depending on the underlying cause. Ear infection is very common in babies and young children. The middle ear gets infected due to a direct connection with the upper ...

Ear discharge is any fluid that leaks out of the ear. Most of the time it is earwax, an oil naturally produced by the body, that leaks out due to various reasons. Earwax tends to protect the ear from ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I have had an ear problem for approximately two years. My ear built up with fluid. A tube was inserted. Now my ear continues to drain a clear fluid, like when your nose runs. When I ...

Ear ache is common in both adults and children. However, due to the naivety of children, the symptom of ear ache is often seen more in children. Pain in the ear frequently comes with discharge but ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The findings of a new study suggest that nasal allergies can cause chronic secretory otitis media, a condition involving persistent drainage of fluid from the ear that ...

Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD Key Takeaways Tilt your head to the side and gently shake to see if the bug will ...