What to do if there is a greasy discharge in the ear

Oil secretion in the auricle is mostly caused by skin secretion and inflammation of the external auditory canal, which can be treated by medication and other means. 1. Skin secretion: For some people with oily skin, the ceruminous glands and sebaceous glands in the external auditory canal are well developed, and the secretion of cerumen will be more, which will show a yellow oily substance accumulating in the mouth of the external auditory canal. At this time, you can generally use wet wipes or toilet paper to clean, but if the cerumen is large, presenting a lump-shaped blockage in the ear canal, if you can not take out the cerumen by yourself, you should go to the ear, nose and throat department of the hospital in time to consult the doctor. 2. Inflammation of the external auditory canal: If the patient has inflammation of the external auditory canal, the secretion produced by the inflammation may flow out into the auricle. At this time should first determine the cause of inflammation, if it is caused by bacterial infection, can be under the guidance of the doctor through azithromycin, amoxicillin and other antibiotics; if it is caused by fungal infection, can be used to salicylic acid alcohol ear drops, as well as fluconazole drops and other medications. In addition, if there is otitis media and perforation of the eardrum, the secretion may also flow out. Patients with this condition should go to the hospital in time to avoid delayed treatment.