Ear infection

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Ear infection

Asked for Male, 34 Years

My wife has ear pain. When she sticks a swab to check where the pain is, she says most pain is in ear canal walls. Also that it feels more narrow. Ear hurts when she pulls her lobe. Also there is pain in neck area very close to ear. And she thinks she can hear fluid or air inside. Can she be prescribed medicine thru chat consultation or will she need to be seen by doctor?

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Dr. Kanupriya Halan

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Better to visit a local ent dr who can clean the ear. The medication and drops will work better in a ear which is clean and dry.

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dont wet the ear or use earbuds

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Dr. Paparaj Subbanna ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paparaj Subbanna

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Thanks for writing to practo. I can understand your concern. This looks like ear infection. She needs some antibiotics and analgesics. Since the ear canal is narrow..it has to be packed with antibiotic ointment to prevent further narrowing.

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