Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Peter Dazeley - Getty Images Whether you regularly frequent the pool or you’re gearing up for another summer at the ...

Whether swimming in a pool or taking a long shower, getting water stuck in your ear is not an uncommon occurrence. According to Shawn Nasseri, MD, when you have water trapped in your ear, you may ...

Swimming is one of the best parts of summer. But long after you've cooled down and dried off, you might be left with a niggling feeling—there is still water in your ear. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

Myringotomy is a surgical treatment for middle ear infections. A surgeon makes a small cut in the eardrum to let fluid drain and relieve pressure. They may insert a small tube to allow continued ...

A variety of methods can help you get water out of your ear. You can usually remove water from your ear by tilting your head and gently pulling on your ear. The water drains out of the ear on its own ...