You're going about your day tackling one to-do after the next, when suddenly a strange sound stops you in your tracks. There's something crackling inside of your ear. You give your ear a scratch, but ...

Crackling in your ear is an annoying sound that may remind you of a fresh bowl of a certain puffed rice cereal. It can be a symptom of normal seasonal allergies. It may also be a sign of something ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: About two or three months ago, I got a cracking sound in my right ear, and it hurts off and on. This happens several times a day, both day and night. I saw my doctor, who said it was ...

Some health conditions, including an ear infection, congestion, or an inner or middle ear condition, can cause your ear to feel blocked. In some cases, you may need medical care. Feeling like ...

"I often hear this from my patients: “Doctor, I hear a ringing in my ears. It’s driving me mad, but no one else can hear it.” This is tinnitus, or what many describe as a phantom sound. It can be a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About two or three months ago, I got a cracking sound in my right ear, and it hurts off and on. This happens several times a day, both day and night. I saw my doctor, who said it was ...

Rumbling in your ear is usually a protective mechanism to protect your ear from damage. However, it may result from an underlying health condition, such as an ear infection. From ringing to rumbling, ...

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