Question
I recently discovered that my friend has pus in their ears, and they say it itches. What’s going on?
Answer
Otitis Externa, also known as external otitis or swimmer’s ear, is a common ear infection often caused by bacterial infection. Symptoms include ear pain, hearing loss, ear fullness, and itching. Treatment involves cleaning the outer ear with alcohol, using pain relievers and antibiotic solutions to clean and inject the ear canal to eliminate the infection. During treatment, it is recommended to lie on the affected side, and there may be occasional pain and dizziness, but this method can cure the disease. If the condition persists or recurs despite multiple attempts at treatment, a tympanic membrane perforation may be considered.