The common causes of itching, redness, swelling and fever of the outer auricle of the ear include eczema of the external auditory canal, auricular cartilage inflammation, etc. The main causes are local medication and systemic medication.
1. If there is eczema of the external auditory canal, it can lead to the symptoms of itching, redness, swelling and fever of the external auricle of the ear. Topical application of hydrocortisone butyrate, mometasone furoate cream, etc. can be applied. Loratadine, cetirizine and other drugs can be taken at the same time for anti-allergy treatment.
2. If there is auricular perichondritis, no abscess is formed in the early stage, and the outer auricle of the ear is itchy, red, swollen and feverish. Sensitive antibiotics can be used to control bacterial infection, such as amoxicillin, cefuroxime, etc., according to the patient’s condition to choose the route of medication. If the formation of abscesses need to be surgically incised to drain the pus, change the local available physiological saline or metronidazole solution to flush the surgical cavity.
In short, the ear discomfort needs to be timely regular hospital consultation, follow the doctor’s instructions standardized treatment.