Question
I have hearing impairment and an uncomfortable sensation, feeling as if my ear is blocked. How should I deal with inflammation of the anterior auricular fistula?
Answer
Hello, if there is an infection and abscess formation, antibiotics or sulfonamide drugs can be administered, such as penicillin, 800,000 units each time, administered by intramuscular injection (be sure to perform an allergy test); or erythromycin, 0.25g each time, taken orally three times a day. If an abscess forms, it should be incised and drained promptly, with regional cleaning and disinfection using iodophor gauze for dressing changes. Once the redness subsides and infection is controlled, fistula excision can be performed. It is essential to remove the fistula completely in one go; otherwise, any remaining part of the fistula may lead to recurrent infection, resulting in poor surgical outcomes upon reoperation.