Pus flowing from ear after nasopharyngeal cancer treatment may be radiological otitis media, which can be treated with corresponding antibiotic ear drops.
Nasopharyngeal cancer is located in nasopharynx, above which is the base of skull, which is deeper and not easy to be operated. The differentiation of nasopharyngeal cancer is relatively poor and sensitive to radiation, so the main treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer is radiotherapy. Radiation otitis media is one of the common side effects after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer patients, and patients will have symptoms such as pus flowing from ears, stuffy feeling and hearing loss.
When radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer leads to the emergence of radioactive otitis media, local cleaning of nasal cavity and nasopharynx can be strengthened for relief. Antibiotics can also be used systemically or locally to control the infection, while hormones, vasodilators and neurotrophic drugs can be applied systemically to relieve the symptoms. The drugs should be applied under the guidance of professional doctors.
If pus flows from ear after nasopharyngeal cancer treatment, it is recommended to consult doctor in time, treat it actively and take medicines according to doctor’s instruction, so as to avoid aggravation of the condition. It is good for nasopharyngeal cancer patients to have a light diet, eat less high-salt pickled food, eat more vegetables and fruits, and exercise moderately.