Some research supports using the antiviral drug ribavirin to treat other types of hantavirus infections that can cause kidney failure, but that’s not the kind found aboard the cruise ship. Ribavirin ...

Doctors explain how to unclog ears, why your ears might feel clogged, and signs that you should seek medical care for your ...

Suppressing a sneeze may seem polite, but doctors warn it can cause ear damage, sinus infections, and pressure-related injuries. Experts explain why sneezing is protective and how to do it safely.

Sound is funnelled by the shape of the outer ear (the auricle or pinna) into the external ear canal to reach the eardrum (medically known as the tympanic membrane). Small ...

Dear Doctors: A year ago, I had fluid in my eustachian tubes that didn't clear. I ended up needing drainage tubes and sinus surgery. Both tubes are now clogged with thick gunk, and my hearing is worse ...

Fluttering in the ear can be caused by earwax buildup, high blood pressure, tinnitus, or eustachian tube dysfunction. Treatments for ear fluttering may include cleaning out earwax or managing blood ...

Middle-ear infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria remain among the most common pediatric illnesses worldwide. When the eustachian tube-responsible for balancing pressure and clearing mucus-fails ...

Representative images MCC ability of the ET in WT and SIRT3-KO mice following tympanic injection of PBS or LPS. (A, B) Representative images showing simultaneous fluorescence imaging (A) and X-ray ...

Healthcare professionals may recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for people living with obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine delivers a steady flow of pressurized air ...