- Earwax blockage
Sometimes ear wax can harden and block the ear canal, causing discomfort and itching, earache, and more.
- Ear canal infection
Symptoms of an ear canal infection include ear pain and itching, decreased hearing, drainage and more.
- Eczema (teen and adult)
Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, scaly, and dry skin.
- Foreign object in the ear canal
A foreign object in the ear may cause pain, redness, drainage problems, and in rare case, hearing loss.
- Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking, hissing, or roaring sound in the ears.
- Aspirin poisoning
Aspirin poisoning is a medical emergency and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and more.
- Exposure to loud noise
Symptoms include ringing in the ears (tinnitus), pressure or fullness in the ears.
- Middle ear infection
A middle ear infection puts pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and, sometimes, hearing loss.
- Meniere's disease
Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes vertigo or extreme dizziness, and more.
- Chronic sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis, or sinus infections, cause a stuffy or runny nose, tooth pain, fever, sore throat and more.
- Respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold.
- Ruptured eardrum
A ruptured eardrum, a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane, causes temporary hearing loss or discharge.
- Swimmer's ear
Swimmer's ear is an infection and irritation of the outer ear and ear canal causing redness, pain, and more.
- Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis, an infection and swelling in the inner ear, and may cause vertigo or hearing loss.
- Burn (heat or fire)
Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.
- Chemical burns
A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.
- Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland and can cause a cough, hoarseness, a lump in the neck, and more.
