Ear swelling may be related to otitis externa and otitis media. The fastest way to solve the problem is to find out the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions to choose the ear drops into the targeted drugs. 1. Otitis externa is a chronic inflammation of the skin of the external auditory canal caused by bacterial or fungal infections or allergic reactions. Typical symptoms are different degrees of swelling of the ear canal. The symptoms of ear swelling can be relieved by medications such as ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin drops in the ear. 2. Typical symptoms of otitis media are running water, pus and swelling of the ear canal. The topical drug of ofloxacin ear drops can relieve the symptoms to some extent. Oral medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen can also be taken. If you find ear swelling, you should seek medical treatment under the guidance of your doctor, and should not take medication without authorization to avoid delaying your condition. Pay attention to ear hygiene on weekdays, quit smoking and drinking, and maintain a regular routine.