Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear.

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The sound waves enter the inner ear and then into the cochlea, a snail-shaped organ. The cochlea is filled with a fluid that moves in response to the vibrations from the oval window. As the fluid ...

Illness or repeated infections can also gradually lessen the ability to hear completely, as can earwax or fluid buildup. If hearing loss causes disruptions in daily life, is sudden, or is more ...

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