Clearing one’s throat is a common reflex to remove mucus and irritants — particularly during allergy season. But for some, it can become a habit that's hard to break, which can lead to stress and ...

In this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, we speak with Kelly Trythall, PA-C, a physician assistant in ear, nose, and throat care at University of Utah Health. She talks about why you ...

A sore throat and ear pain may be a symptom of an infection, allergy, or other medical condition. While some cases may resolve on their own, others might require medical attention. Ear pain alongside ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cold and flu season is upon us. Cases are jumping across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

What’s worse than getting hand sanitizer in a paper cut? OK. A lot of things. But an insatiably itchy inner ear might take the cake for minor but maddening bodily inconveniences. The unreachable ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I live in a very dry climate, and I struggle with dry skin all over my body. Lately I have been having a lot of dry, flaky skin in my ear canal. I have no ear pain, and my ears are not ...

There are few things more maddening than inner-ear itches — they're the literal definition of an itch you can't scratch. If you've been wondering the same questions — "Why are my ears itchy?" and ...

Going on holiday is always an exciting affair but travelling can often be a long slog before you get there. From packing, to arriving at the airport early, finding your gate, and trying to calm your ...

If your child has frequent ear infections, your child's doctor may recommend ear tube surgery. It's the most common childhood surgery performed with anesthesia. More than half a million children in ...