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Wax discharge from left ear

2018-03-09 03:26:52
We observer the brown liquid discharge from the left ear. It was there for only one day. Is it due to ear infection? To should we contact pediatric or ENT?
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Ear discharge In children is usually because of acute suppurative otitis media which is a common type of acute Middle ear infection after an attack of viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually it will resolve with simple antibiotics
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-03-12 02:02:04

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