Blowing our nose feels like second nature as the winter bugs sweep the country - but it could be causing more harm than good.

If your ears feel clogged, it's a good idea to consult a doctor. Blocked ears are typically not a cause for concern and are often the result of earwax buildup. While they can be uncomfortable and ...

A nine-year-old boy died during routine surgery after part of an anaesthetic tube became blocked with a cap while it was stored in a drawer, it was revealed today. Tony Clowes, from Dagenham ...

Inflammation and edema of the nasopharynx secondary to allergic reactions creates eustachian tube blockage. Obstruction of sufficient duration leads to middle ear underpressure which in turn may ...

Fluid in the ear ... the eustachian tube, a small drainage passageway in your ear, can also be due to allergies or the common cold. Eardrum injuries, nasal polyps, or even teething in babies can cause ...

As you have discovered, ears full of fluid, though not exactly painful, can be very uncomfortable. Blocked Eustachian tubes are often to blame, and you can help to open them up with decongestant ...

In the space behind your eardrum, or the middle ear, is a structure called the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat. The Eustachian tube is responsible ...

protection of the middle ear from secretions and excessive pressure in the nasopharynx. [16] Line drawing showing eustachian tube orifice in nasopharynx in relation to other structures in that area.