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I have clear liquid draining from my ears

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: May 28 10:29am | Replies (36)
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@gordy6898p

If, by any chance, the drainage is due to a fungus infection..the providone iodine should clear it right up. I was diagnosed with a fungus infection several years ago and my ENT prescribed it…..used it for a week or so
and Boom…it was gone. Didn’t have much drainage at that time and nothing like your description. So it wouldn’t hurt to keep doing that daily (the liquid is available at any drugstore if you are out of swab sticks.)
I’m not a fan of quips or swab sticks as there is a tendency to probe too deeply.
Good luck.
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gordy6898p | @gordy6898p | Apr 8, 2023

Thanks for you reply... my problem seems to be bacteria and/or fungi related....

After I swab with iodine, drainage soon goes away. Also gone is the pain when I press just above my earlobe.

All of which leads me to think the problem is in my outer ear canal.

About 30 minutes ago the pain started to return, so I swabbed again with the iodine.

As expected, the pain is now gone.

My main concern is permanent hearing lose. Hopefully the VA will soon be able to address that issue.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

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