The average adult swallows about 600 times a day—a reflex you may not think about much until you experience ear pain when you swallow. There are many possible causes of ear pain when swallowing.

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD There are several common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems. They range from ear ...

Acute conditions come on suddenly or occur infrequently, such as a single instance of strep throat or a one-time ear infection. However, lumps that do not go away or ear infections that resolve and ...