"Previously, inner ear fluid buildup was thought to be primarily linked to Meniere's disease. This study indicates that people exposed to loud noises experience similar changes," he said.

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Fluid in the ear often occurs with an ear infection, especially in kids. The inflammation or congestion that blocks the eustachian tube, a small drainage ...

By Lisa Rapaport It’s hard to say for sure which kids will benefit most from a common childhood surgery for infections and fluid buildup in the middle ear, a research review suggests. The ...

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC linked this type of inner ear nerve damage to a condition known as endolymphatic hydrops, a buildup of fluid in the inner ear, showing that these both occur ...

Otitis media with effusion (OME) refers to fluid buildup in your middle ear. It usually happens when the fluid can't drain out of your ear, typically after an infection.This type of ...

Fluid buildup is mainly caused by blockage of the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear and the upper part of your throat. Sometimes, you can clear your Eustachian tubes by making facial ...

Also known as fluid in the ears, this affects the middle ear and involves a buildup of clear (serous) fluid. It can affect hearing. It can occur after an ear infection or a cold.

Viral or bacterial infections can occur in the middle of the ear. These often cause pain, inflammation, and fluid buildup. Treatment typically involves antibiotics. Ear infections are the most ...

Not every kid should get ear tubes to relieve excessive fluid buildup in the middle-ear canal, says a first-ever clinical guideline for physicians released last week. An extensive body of r ...

Question: I’ve been having problems with my balance and hearing. My doctor thinks I may have Meniere’s disease. He was vague about it and didn’t have time to answer questions. Can… ...