Ear pimples are a common occurrence, but you have to take careful steps to treat them at the risk of damaging your hearing.

Its one thing to have a hideous zit staring back at you when you catch a glimpse in the mirror. Its another to have a pimple in your ear where the only telltale sign is that its throbbing like hell.

Few sensations are as irritating or distracting as when your ears feel clogged, stuffy or “full.” Whether it happens on a plane, during a sinus infection, or even after sleeping in an odd position, ...