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Have Ear Infection, Ear Lobe Swollen, Itchy, Liquid Discharge, Prescribed Antibiotics, Crust In Ear. How To Get Rid Of It?

I have ear infection which caused my ear lobe swollen, itchy and there is also liquid discharge (yellow and sticky). My ENT gave me 2 types of antibiotics. Now my itchiness is less but there is crust in my ear . Can I use ear drop prescribed by the ENT? Now is already the 6th days after I had taken his medicine. How to get rid of the crust?
Tue, 29 Oct 2013
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You can use ear drops as prescribed. Please get your ear cleaned by an ENT and avoid entry of water in the ear. Also avoid use of ear buds which also promote crusting. Regards
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Have Ear Infection, Ear Lobe Swollen, Itchy, Liquid Discharge, Prescribed Antibiotics, Crust In Ear. How To Get Rid Of It?

You can use ear drops as prescribed. Please get your ear cleaned by an ENT and avoid entry of water in the ear. Also avoid use of ear buds which also promote crusting. Regards