Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DOEar pain has numerous causes. Most are treatable, though some are serious.

The most common sign of an ear infection is an earache. It can be either a sharp, sudden pain or a dull discomfort that just doesn't go away. You can have it in one or both of your ears.

Ashley Abramson is a writer based in Milwaukee, WI. She's written for the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, and more. In addition to a cough and sore throat, otalgia (ear pain) may be ...

A 21-year-old woman became dizzy and hard of hearing before doctors found a parasite in her ear. J A Uppendahl via Unsplash Most people have experienced a kind of ringing or buzzing in their ears ...

Captain Jaimes García, who works for Colombian airline Avianca, has warned that flying with one common ailment can be ...

A pilot has gone viral after sharing a video about the risks of flying with a cold - and the repercussions could be huge.

A commercial airline pilot has warned passengers of the potentially "very serious" risks of flying while suffering from a cold, urging people to take precautions ...