You're going about your day tackling one to-do after the next, when suddenly a strange sound stops you in your tracks. There's something crackling inside of your ear. You give your ear a scratch, but ...

Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as "swimmer's ear." Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but ...

Otitis externa, more commonly known as “swimmer’s ear” due to its prevalence in swimmers, can be both painful and a training deterrent. Knowing how to treat and prevent swimmer’s ear is important for ...

Crackling in your ear is an annoying sound that may remind you of a fresh bowl of a certain puffed rice cereal. It can be a symptom of normal seasonal allergies. It may also be a sign of something ...

It is not uncommon to occasionally hear crackling in the ears, or another strange sound like popping, ringing, hissing, and buzzing. Causes include ear wax impaction, changes in ear pressure, and ...

Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but among the most common is acute otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear. About 10% of Americans will experience swimmer’s ear ...

Now that summer is in full swing, people lucky enough to have their own pool (or at least live near someone who does) are probably spending a lot of time in the water. And while that’s a great way to ...

It’s as accurate a name as you’ll find for a malady that does, indeed, tend to strike swimmers. Swimmer’s ear. So what is it? According to Dr. Helen Yang, a pediatrician with Sunshine Valley ...

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