Ear pain during and after flying — otherwise known as “airplane ear” — is generally considered to be a trivial part of travel. It’s a small price to pay while soaring through the air to your ...

A tender jaw and difficulty opening and closing your mouth are among the most common symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. But there are also surprising side effects of TMJ disorders ...

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local temperatures sticking around in the 90s means that many will likely want to cool off in the pool or ocean. However, beachgoers and those headed to the pool should stay ...

Some people use rubbing alcohol to treat various ear conditions, such as swimmers’ ear or middle and inner ear infections. Rubbing alcohol is also known as isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. People ...

Ear infections may be common, but "there are several strategies that can lessen the chance your child has to experience the pain and discomfort," says Phillip Snider, a doctor in Norfolk, Va. Some ...

Finally—it’s vacation time. You’re thrilled to be OOO and flying to a dream destination, but that feeling is quickly stamped out by takeoff, knowing the inevitable cranial pressure and ear pops that ...

Ringing in your ears can be a temporary problem as a result of a sinus infection or blockage — but it could also indicate a ...