Jessica Braun Gervais is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in health, wellness and fitness. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and has written content for various health ...

If you tend to get clogged ears during exercise, you might wonder whether your workouts are the culprit. Or maybe you think you’re sweating directly into your ear canals. Can exercise cause muffled ...

Ear infections and earwax blockages are common issues, especially in children. Both can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as ear pain, pressure, or hearing loss. Understanding the signs can help you ...

When your ears pop, it may often be due to flying, scuba diving, hiking a mountain, or just riding in an elevator. When air pressure around you changes (it drops as you go higher and increases as you ...

Dear Dr. Roach: At a recent visit with my ear, nose and throat doctor, he commented that frequent use of antihistamines with decongestants can lead to blocked eustachian tubes. Is that statement ...

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Your Eustachian tubes are located inside each ear, on the sides of your head. These tubes connect your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat. When you hear your ears pop after swallowing or ...

Ringing in ears is typically tinnitus, which causes you to hear buzzing sounds that aren't there. It can be caused by taking certain medications, a blockage in your ear, or a sinus infection. But it ...

Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4,185 Australians showed they used headphones on ...

If you’ve ever experienced a tickle in your ear, you know how annoying it can be. But a transient, ticklish feeling in the ear that goes away quickly and doesn’t return isn’t cause for concern. But a ...