Ear smells foul wax looks peanut butter

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He punctured his eardrum at first it started healing now it has a very foul smell and ear wax looks like creamy peanut butter

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

He must have developed infected traumatic perforation of the tympanic membrane. He may need to take antibiotics after thorough cleaning of the ear canal. If infection continues the perforation may not heal may become permanent

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