Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Serous otitis media (SOM) is when the eustachian tube does not drain and causes fluid to build up in the middle ear space. The fluid build-up can cause ...

There are several ways to clear fluid buildup and reduce dizziness. First, try using gravity to your advantage. If you tilt your head to the side with the affected ear facing down, the fluid may ...

Kids like to laugh and play… But ear pain can interrupt the fun ... Hansa Bhargava, MD Earaches can be really painful and it's because the fluid behind the eardrum can actually cause pressure ...

Children are at greater risk because the horizontal position of the Eustachian tube (which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat) allows fluid and germs to accumulate in the middle ear ...

However, if middle ear fluid develops due to infection, congestion may linger after the active infection, until the fluid clears. Avoiding irritants and allergens that trigger sinusitis can also ...