Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum.

Taking care of your ears is important. Using ear drops can help keep your ears moisturized, remove excess wax, and alleviate pain. Ear drops also play a key role in treating infections and preventing ...

Otitis externa, or swimmer’s ear, is inflammation and irritation in the outer ear. People can treat mild cases with antibiotic drops, but infectious cases may need oral antibiotic medication.

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Ear congestion can be relieved in a few different ways, including by flushing out your ...

Antipyrine and benzocaine ( an-tee-PYE-reen and BEN-zoe-kane) combination is used in the ear to help relieve the pain, swelling, and congestion of some ear infections. It will not cure the infection ...