The skin is dry and rough

Ear Congestion is a stuffy or plugged up feeling in the ear. Crackling or popping noise in the ear. Hearing is often muffled

An infection or irritation of the skin that lines the ear canal. Caused by lots of swimming or using cotton swabs.The medical name is otitis external.

A young child who touches, pulls, tugs, or pokes at the ear. No crying or report of ear pain

A child who itches the ear canal. No crying or report of ear pain.