What Causes Fluid Drainage From The Ear?

Posted on Tue, 28 Nov 2017

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Question : I have fluid draining from my ear. It turns rust color when it dries. I have all the other symptoms of an ordinary cold.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ear infections can go along with cough/cold or flu

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

You likely have an ear infection. Ear infections can go along with the cough/cold.

The presence of the cough/cold or flu can sometimes cause an ear infection because there is a connection in these passages.

If an ear infection is confirmed by the doctor then topical (drops directly to the ear) or oral antibiotics, may be needed.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar