If you’ve experienced a fullness in your ears that makes you feel as if you’re on a plane 30,000 feet in the air when you’re not, you know how frustrating ear pressure can be. This is especially true ...

Ear pain is a common, albeit unpleasant, part of air travel for many. But have you ever wondered about the reason why it ...

Millions of years ago marine animals had hearing organs that allowed them to detect sounds in the water. When land dwelling animals evolved they now had to detect environmental sounds that traveled ...

A domestic research team has developed a system that precisely controls pressure inside the ear so users can realistically feel atmospheric pressure changes in virtual reality (VR). This is the first ...

Jessica Braun Gervais is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in health, wellness and fitness. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and has written content for various health ...

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Ear congestion can be relieved in a few different ways, including by flushing out your sinuses, taking allergy medication, or applying a warm cloth. Treatment generally depends on what is causing the ...