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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

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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Hi,
I was told that instead of using a qtip I should buy the spray bottle for ear cleaning and mix hydrogen peroxide with water and clean my ears that way. It felt good a couple of times but my drainage persisted. I then read that I shold keep my ears dry and use ear plugs in the shower to keep the water out. I go to the dr and they bring out the same solution I read not to use! My drainage went away after the 3rd round of antibiotics but wass told it won't last like neither of the other 2 did. After a couple days, the infection returns. It's baterial and resistant to antibiotics. I used to say my ears were only good for hnging earrings on, but nowadays I can't even do that!!!