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Smelly Liquid discharge from ear

2017-08-03 11:32:47
Smelly ear wax, smelly Liquid discharge from the ear. No pain... Currently Suffering from cough and cold.
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You might be suffering from acute otitis media which is a common type of middle ear infection, or you might be looking at normal wax in the ear canal. Treatment depends on diagnosis of the condition. If it is infection then you may need to take antibiotics
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-08-06 01:55:51

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