Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Key Takeaways Draining fluid from your middle ear can help you avoid complications like infection.You can help drain fluid from your ear by yawning or ...

Ear infections are more common in children than in adults, but no matter your age, it’s possible to experience short-term hearing loss when fluid and inflammation develop in your middle ear. According ...

Ear tube surgery, or tympanostomy surgery, aims to reduce chronic fluid buildup behind the eardrums. This can reduce the frequency of middle ear infections. It may also improve hearing. Ear tube ...