Otitis Externa or “Swimmer’s Ear” - Otitis externa or literally inflammation of the outer ear canal is typically caused by swimming or Q-tip use.

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction - Eustachian tube dysfunction is characterized by inflammation of the the tube connecting the back of the nose to the middle ear.

Otitis Media - Otitis media or inflammation of the middle ear is often the result of Eustachian tube
inflammation/obstruction following an upper respiratory tract infection.

Cholesteatoma - A cholesteatoma is associated with a chronic draining ear and hearing loss.

Tinnitus - Tinnitus is a sound generated in the brain often corresponding to hearing loss.
Most commonly in the higher frequencies as those portions of the cochlea are most
sensitive to noise trauma.