The most common cause of an ear canal that’s swollen shut is a bacterial infection known as swimmer’s ear, but there a few other potential causes. A swollen ear canal is a common condition that ...

The body's lymphatic system is made up of lymph glands and ducts that connect them together. These glands and ducts run through the entire body. The glands protect the body by making a white blood ...

Scientists may have found tubarial glands in the throat—tiny salivary glands that could impact cancer care and human anatomy ...

Inflammation from TMJ disorders affecting the joints and muscles in your lower jaw may cause your face to swell. But, this is a rare symptom. The hinge-like temporomandibular joints (TMJs), located in ...

This winter, Aubrie Cogan noticed a swelling in her neck, behind her ear. At first, she didn’t think much of it. She didn't feel sick, just a little run down. She thought maybe it was stress causing ...