There are many causes of ear pus, and not just pus in the ear means otitis media!
At this time, it is not only necessary to observe the nature of the pus flow, but also to determine the source of the pus flowing from the ear; purulent discharge from the external ear canal belongs to otitis externa, and sometimes eczema with infection in the external ear canal can also lead to pus flow. What is the nature of the pus? Simply put, what does the pus look like? Is it a thin, watery pus, or is it yellow or even black or bloody? Is there a smell? Is the pus flowing intermittently or is it a constant flow of pus? Sources of pus flow 1. Inflammation of the middle ear mucosa and pus flow, mostly with perforation of the eardrum.
2.Pus flowing from the external ear canal, caused by infection of the external ear canal, often the eardrum is intact.
3. In some patients, flowing water (cool fluid) occurs after collision and trauma, which may be cerebrospinal fluid after trauma-induced skull base fracture, and must be better recognized. How to treat 1. For purulent discharge clearly caused by otitis media should be cleaned by hydrogen peroxide, then antibiotic ear drops ear bath; if long-term ineffective should do pus drug sensitivity culture.
2. For pus caused by mycotic otitis externa, you should use anti-mycotic ear drops, but never apply antibiotics, which can only get worse!
3. To say goodbye to pus completely, you can consider middle ear surgery to repair the eardrum and remove middle ear lesions.