Pus in the ear can not be picked, need to be actively treated and wait for the natural rupture, the heavier inflammatory reaction can choose to incise and drain the pus. Pus in the ear is usually considered to be caused by boils in the external auditory canal, which are mostly related to infection, diet and hygiene. In this case, you can apply anti-infective medication, such as levofloxacin ear drops, and wait for the pus to be absorbed or to break up naturally, along with a light diet and attention to local hygiene. If the abscess in the ear is delayed, the doctor will cut and drain the abscess under aseptic operation and change the medication. It is not advisable to pick through it by yourself, as it is easy to form a secondary infection, leading to a more serious condition, and even harming the ear canal and tympanic membrane, in addition to triggering a crisis of systemic infection. When you find an abscess in the ear and don’t know how to deal with it, you can consider going to a regular hospital.