There is no specific medicine for otitis externa. Otitis externa is often categorized into bacterial otitis externa, fungal otitis externa and so on. Different kinds of otitis externa, treatment drugs are different, commonly used ichthyol glycerin, antibiotics, antifungal drugs and so on.
1. Bacterial otitis externa: it can be manifested as ear itching, ear pain, pus in the ear, etc. When the ear is red and swollen, 10% ichthyol can be used. When red and swollen, 10% ichthyol glycerin can be used as ear drops. When the pus is pus, 3% hydrogen peroxide solution can be used to clean the external auditory canal. In severe cases, oral antibiotics such as cefazolin should be taken in time, and patients with a history of drug allergy should be prohibited. If it becomes chronic, antibiotics and cortisone drugs can be applied topically.
2. Fungal otitis externa: often manifested as itchy or painful swelling in the ear canal, a small amount of secretion or dampness, ear blockage and other symptoms. Local application of broad-spectrum antifungal drugs can be used, and sensitive antifungal drugs can be used as soon as possible after the results of fungal culture are obtained.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the otolaryngology department of the hospital as soon as possible, clean up the dirt in the external ear canal as soon as possible, to clarify the type of infection, and the drugs should be used under the guidance of the doctor.