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The mastoid bone sits behind your ear and protects delicate hearing structures. Learn about its location, anatomy, function, and the conditions that affect it.
Safe ear care is simple: clean only the outer ear gently, avoid cotton buds inside, and see a doctor if you feel pain, fullness, or stubborn wax buildup.
Most people are unaware that itchy ears are a common condition. The itch can sometimes be mild and have multiple causes. Read the article to know more.

The impairment of auditory function caused by hearing loss can have serious long-term effects on a person's ability to communicate socially and linguistically.
Regular ENT examinations provide early diagnosis, prophylactic treatment, and successful management of ear, nose, and throat problems.
Allergies refer to the responses of the immune system. Read the article to learn more.
Korner's septum is a bony partition in the ear that can complicate chronic otitis media treatment. Read to learn more.
Keratosis obturans (KO) is caused by an accumulation of the protein keratin in the ear canal. Read to learn more.
Treacher-Collins syndrome (TCS) is also known as mandibulofacial dysostosis. Read the article to know more.
Mondini dysplasia is a congenital cause of hearing loss that can affect one or both ears. Read the article to know more.