Do you frequently hear ringing in your ears? You are not alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 50 million Americans experience tinnitus, that annoying ringing or static in your ear. Tinnitus ...

When atmospheric pressure rises or falls without change in the middle ear, the tympanic membrane cannot vibrate normally. This can result in temporary hearing problems and ear discomfort. 2 Typical ...

Infections and blockages can disrupt the eustachian tubes, leading to discomfort and hearing problems. Any of these symptoms can count as eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). The eustachian tube runs ...

Got a ringing or clicking in your ear? You’re not alone. About 15 percent of the U.S. population experiences some form of tinnitus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. That’s more than ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat.