Ear Infection

Ear Infection can either occur in the external ear canal, the middle ear or the inner ear. If it affects the external ear canal, it is called otitis externa and when it affects the middle ear, it is called otitis media. Most commonly, the middle ear is affected.

Ear pain, Feeling of pressure in the ear, Irritation or itchiness in the ear, Ear discharge, Fever, Reduced hearing, Headache, Trouble sleeping

Allergy, Cold and flu, Injury to the ear, Foreign body in the ear

Younger age group, Allergy, Common colds, Upper respiratory tract infection, Birth deformities such as cleft palate, Chronic rhinitis, Sinusitis, Swimming, Smoking

Ear examination using otoscope, Ear swab for culture and sensitivity

Topical antibiotic drop, Oral antibiotic, Nasal decongestant, Paracetamol, Antihistamine, Ear toileting, Mastoidectomy