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Suggest Remedy For Reduced Hearing After Having Cold And Throat Infection

hi! a few weeks ago i had a pretty bad cold that led to a infection in my throat and ears... i was given antibiotics and sweet oil to put in my ears to relive discomfort... after getting over my cold my ears have been itching alot and scabs form in them.... i have had some fall out and they are white and no blood or odd color can be seen and in the last few days there has been a lot of clear liquid discharge from my ears.... they also started burning a lot today and actually hurting.... im avoiding touching them as much as possible.... up until about 5 days or so ago i kept using the sweet oil hoping it would help and keeping the area clean and dry but i can barely touch inside my ears now.... it seems to be worse on my right ear and im having no hearing problems.... any help would be apreciated... thank you in advance, Jen
Fri, 26 Feb 2021
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

The possible causes are as follows:
* Stop using sweet oil as fungus can grow in ears causing itching and pain
* Use anti-fungal ear drops only
* Continue antibiotics
* Also, take an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen if it suits you
* Nasal and oral decongestant medicines
Consult an ENT Surgeon for proper clinical examination, cleaning of ears if required. Do not blow nose. Take rest for early recovery. Continue the medicines till cured and as advised by an ENT Surgeon.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Reduced Hearing After Having Cold And Throat Infection

Hi, The possible causes are as follows: * Stop using sweet oil as fungus can grow in ears causing itching and pain * Use anti-fungal ear drops only * Continue antibiotics * Also, take an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen if it suits you * Nasal and oral decongestant medicines Consult an ENT Surgeon for proper clinical examination, cleaning of ears if required. Do not blow nose. Take rest for early recovery. Continue the medicines till cured and as advised by an ENT Surgeon. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon