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!

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 ...

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.

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 ...