This infection causes inflammation and the buildup of fluid behind the eardrum. The middle ear is an air-filled space situated behind the eardrum. It contains vibrating bones that convert sound ...

The most common type of ear infection is a middle ear infection, which occurs when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. A healthcare provider typically prescribes antibiotics, pain relievers ...

Hansa Bhargava, MD Earaches can be really painful and it's because the fluid behind the eardrum can actually cause pressure on the eardrum that causes a piercing pain. If you've ever sat on flight ...

Vitzthum, a Mankato Clinic audiologist, was performing a test known as tympanometry on the 2-year-old as part of a hearing ...