Discharging Ear




Discharging Ears
This may be as a result of:
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A middle ear infection that has perforated the eardrum, and is discharging infected material.
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A child who has grommets (ventilation tubes) That have become infected.
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A chronic perforated eardrum that has become infected.
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An infection of the outer ear (ear canal).
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Or an infected mastoid cavity.
It is advisable to see you DOCTOR with all of the above or a Nurse Specialist Ear Clinic.
If you have a local children's Mobile Ear Clinic in your area, your Dr will refer you to the clinic for ear cleaning/treatment to help clear the infection and allow medication to get into the ear.
If your area has a public hospital Ear Nose and Throat Department, you may be referred in there for ear cleaning and treatment.
EARS MUST NOT BE SYRINGED WHEN THERE IS INFECTION.