How to treat itchy ears in the elderly

Itchy ears in the elderly may be related to factors such as eczema of the external auditory canal, cerumen impaction, foreign bodies in the ear, otitis media, etc., which need to be clearly diagnosed and then take appropriate treatment measures. 1. Eczema of the external auditory canal: Eczema of the external auditory canal can cause itchy ears in the elderly, and in severe cases, it can also cause peeling and oozing. Elderly people can use mometasone furoate ointment, hydrocortisone butyrate ointment and other drugs to improve the symptoms. 2. Cerumen embolism: Older people who do not clean the ear canal in time may cause cerumen embolism, and the cerumen will stimulate the skin of the ear canal, which will cause itching. Elderly people should do a good job of ear canal hygiene and clean the cerumen, so as to improve the symptoms of itchy ears. 3. Foreign bodies in the ear: Itchy ears can also be caused by mosquitoes or other foreign bodies in the ears of the elderly. It is recommended that the elderly go to the hospital and take foreign body removal surgery under the guidance of the doctor. 4. otitis media: otitis media will cause increased secretion, pus and other phenomena, which may cause itchy ears, you can use antibiotics to take treatment, such as cefdinir, cefuroxime and so on. There are many causes of itchy ears in the elderly, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to diagnose the cause of the disease for treatment. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.