Sep 5, 2025 · A ruptured, also called perforated, eardrum keeps sound waves to the middle ear from moving as they should. The tear also can leave the middle ear open to things that cause …

Apr 17, 2025 · Glands in your outer ear canal make earwax to moisturize the ear canal and help protect against infections. The waxy substance also shields your sensitive eardrum from …

Sep 5, 2025 · A healthcare professional or an ENT specialist often can see a ruptured eardrum by looking inside the ear with a tool that has a light, called an otoscope. Other tests might help …

Apr 23, 2025 · An ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, is an infection of the air-filled space behind the eardrum, known as the middle ear. Children are more likely than adults to …

Feb 25, 2025 · Bones of the middle ear The middle ear has a chain of three tiny bones in it. They are: The hammer, also called the malleus. It's attached to the eardrum. The anvil, also called …

Jan 5, 2025 · This thing has started happening to me recently where certain sounds, usually loud or low frequency ones, will trigger this thumping sound/sensation in my right ear.

Apr 23, 2025 · The diagnosis of ear infection often means acute otitis media. This involves having fluid in the middle ear or symptoms of an infection, such as fluid suddenly coming from the ear.

Jun 13, 2023 · Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.

Mar 20, 2025 · I could not seek ear surgery until now because I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now I have to learn how to live with a punctured ear drum for the rest of my life.

Jul 10, 2025 · During the week of July 14, Dr. Breen will answer questions in a text-style Q&A about pulsatile tinnitus, hearing challenges and any other ear concerns you may have.