Yellow water flowing from the outside of the ear is usually related to external ear canal eczema, acute diffuse otitis externa, purulent otitis media, and is usually treated with medication.
1. Eczema of the external auditory canal: yellow water flowing from the outside of the ear may be eczema of the external auditory canal, generally related to the perverse reaction, mostly manifested as itching of the external auditory canal, accompanied by yellow fluid oozing. Patients can use 3% boric acid solution wet compresses or 15% zinc oxide solution wet compresses according to medical advice; application of second-generation antihistamines, such as loratadine anti-allergy treatment.
2. Acute diffuse otitis externa: yellow water flowing from the outside of the ear may be acute diffuse otitis externa, usually caused by bacterial infection, which will lead to diffuse swelling of the skin of the external auditory canal, with yellow plasma or pus oozing out. Patients can apply antibiotics such as amoxicillin, cefuroxime and other anti-infective treatments according to the doctor’s instructions, and ofloxacin ear drops and other ear-pointing treatments.
3. Suppurative otitis media: yellow water flowing from the outside of the ear may be suppurative otitis media, which is usually caused by bacterial infection, and yellow pus will flow out. Patients can use 3% hydrogen peroxide to wash the ear according to the doctor’s instructions, ofloxacin ear drops and other antibiotics ear drops point ear; cefradine capsules, cefaclor tablets and other anti-infective treatment.
Yellow water flowing from the outside of the ear should be timely medical treatment, go to a regular hospital examination, a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.