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In this article we'll go through each potential cause for that "clogged ear" feeling and what to do about it. Earwax is a natural substance that helps to keep the ear clean and healthy. The ear is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our ears play a vital role in everything from helping us complete important tasks to enjoying life’s little pleasures. Maybe you ...

If you commonly deal with clogged ears during exercise, it's natural to wonder why and think that your workouts may be the culprit. Or maybe you're sweating directly into your ear canals. Can exercise ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Three months ago, I caught a respiratory virus on a trip to South America. According to my ENT doctor, my ear canals are clear, and my sinus infection (if I, indeed, had one) is all ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My ears feel plugged up, similar to the effect of cabin pressure in a plane. I was referred to an ENT specialist. She performed several tests but could find nothing wrong. Allergy ...

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 ...