A child who itches the ear canal. No crying or report of ear pain.

The buildup of fluid in the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum). The space is normally filled with air. The presence of fluid dampens the hearing.

A bacterial infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

The eardrum has ruptured and cloudy fluid drains from the ear canal. Caused by a bacterial infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

A viral infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

Advice about how to prevent recurrent ear infections.

Injuries to the outer ear, ear canal or eardrum.

Minor pierced ear infection. More than 6 weeks since ear was pierced. Initial healing went well. New symptoms are localized redness, swelling and crusting just at earring site. Spreading redness is more serious and needs to be seen.

Minor pierced ear infection. Less than 6 weeks since ear was pierced. Symptoms are localized redness, swelling and crusting just at earring site. Spreading redness is more serious and needs to be seen

Ear tubes are tiny plastic tubes that are placed across the eardrum. They are placed by an ear (ENT) surgeon. Also called ventilation tubes, tympanostomy tubes or PE tubes

Ear pain that starts during air travel. Medical name is barotitis media or barotrauma.

Pain in or around the ear (an earache). The older child complains about ear pain. Younger child acts like he did with last ear infection or cries a lot.

Concerns about earwax (cerumen) buildup or blockage. Questions about earwax removal

Eczema is a chronic dry skin disease with recurrent flare-ups of severe itching.The rash is red and itchy.

A list of emergency symptoms that are seen in childhood. If your child develops one of these symptoms, you want to recognize it early on

An allergic reaction of the eyes. Main symptoms are itchy and watery eyes. Sometimes, the eyes can sting or burn.