Swelling of the external auditory canal may be due to otitis externa, foreign bodies in the external auditory canal, external auditory canal boils, etc., with different treatment methods for different causes.
1. Otitis externa: may be caused by bacterial or viral infection, can be systemic application of amoxicillin, cefradine and other antibiotics to control the infection, swelling of the external auditory canal, can be localized to use 10% ichthyol glycerin tampon wet compresses, if there is swelling and oozing, you can use hydrogen peroxide solution to clean the ear canal.
2. Foreign bodies in the external auditory canal: foreign bodies in the ear canal cause inflammation and irritation, resulting in swelling of the external auditory canal. Foreign bodies can be removed with a foreign body hook or a small spatula. Smaller foreign bodies can be washed out by rinsing.
3. Boils on the external auditory canal: The skin of the external auditory canal is limited and swollen, and tenderness is obvious. Local treatment is important. When the boil is immature, 10% ichthyol glycerin tampon can be used to promote the absorption of inflammation. If the boil is mature, silver nitrate can be used to cauterize it to make it burst or incise and drain the pus. Painkillers are given for severe pain, and antibiotics can be used for more severe symptoms.
There are other possibilities for swelling of the external auditory canal, it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital for consultation and standardized treatment after clarifying the cause of the disease, and the above mentioned drugs are used under the guidance of the doctor.