Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dealing with pain or pressure in your ear, neck or throat is not only uncomfortable, it could also be a sign of an ear infection.

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It’s easy to take your hearing and ear health for granted. But the reality is that many seemingly harmless behaviors can do irreversible damage. To make matters more complicated, the negative impact ...

IT’S incredibly satisfying to clean your ears with cotton buds. But if your parents haven’t already warned you – experts say using ear buds could be dangerous. You'll now receive top stories, breaking ...

If you are a frequent earbuds user, be cautious as your hearing may be at risk if you push them too close to the eardrum.

Ear tubes, inserted in the eardrum, keep fluid from building up in the inner ear. (Photo Credit: Professor Tony Wright, Institute of Laryngology & Otology/Science Source) Ear tubes -- also called ...

Doctors agree you shouldn't clean your ears by sticking Q-tips in them. Otolaryngologist Dennis Fitzgerald explains why it feels so good and why it's so bad. Now, a disclaimer. NPR is not responsible ...