There is no quick pain relief for otitis externa, and the pain can be relieved by general treatment, medication, physical therapy and other methods.
1. General treatment: timely removal of secretions and crusts in the ear canal and reduction of irritation to the external auditory canal can relieve the pain caused by otitis externa to a certain extent.
2. Medication: Control of inflammation can relieve the pain caused by otitis externa. Usually, otitis externa that causes pain is caused by bacterial infection, which can be treated with local antibiotic ear drops, such as ofloxacin ear drops, etc. Oral antibiotics can be given at the same time in serious cases.
3. Physical therapy: patients with otitis externa can also use infrared rays, ultra-short wave and other physical therapy to relieve the pain caused by otitis externa.
If the pain of otitis externa is unbearable, it is recommended to consult a doctor immediately and follow the doctor’s instructions to prevent the inflammation from spreading further.