Ear infections occur from a buildup of bacteria inside the middle ear. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, at least five out of six children in the United States have had at least one ear infection before the age of three. When left untreated, e...
Perichondritis is an infection of the cartilage which makes up the outer ear and is usually the result of trauma to the ear from surgery, ear piercing, or accidental injury.5 In addition to ear pain, symptoms include redness and swelling. In severe cases, you may experience fever, pur...