You've probably used cotton swabs to clean your ears. Here's why ENTs say you shouldn't. (Getty Images) "Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have ...

Doctors specializing in multiple areas of ear care explain how to maintain optimal ear health without overdoing it.

Cerumen impaction is a prevalent condition that can result in discomfort, hearing difficulties and, potentially, a broader impact on quality of life. The accumulation of earwax, a naturally protective ...

The most common cause of an ear canal that’s swollen shut is a bacterial infection known as swimmer’s ear, but there a few other potential causes. A swollen ear canal is a common condition that ...

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The ear canal is a small, tube-like pathway that extends from the outer ear to the eardrum. A range of health problems can affect this sensitive area, including infection, inflammation, and injury. In ...

"Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have heard your grandmother say, but, for the most part, it’s true, says Dr. Bradley Kesser, an ear, nose and ...