Short in duration yet painful, a middle ear infection occurs because of fluid buildup behind the eardrum when the eustachian tube, which connects the middle of the ear to the back of the throat ...

University of Washington researchers have created a new smartphone app that can detect fluid behind the eardrum by simply using a piece of paper and a smartphone's microphone and speaker.

As a result, fluid accumulates behind the eardrum, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses to grow. This can cause pain and pressure in the ears. Because these symptoms can occur with ...

Hansa Bhargava, MD Earaches can be really painful and it's because the fluid behind the eardrum can actually cause pressure on the eardrum that causes a piercing pain. If you've ever sat on flight ...

UW researchers have created a new smartphone app that can detect fluid behind the eardrum by simply using a piece of paper and a smartphone's microphone and speaker. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!