{"id":1619,"date":"2024-11-15T15:06:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T23:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/?p=1619"},"modified":"2024-11-15T15:06:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T23:06:39","slug":"whats-causing-fluid-in-your-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/whats-causing-fluid-in-your-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Causing Fluid in Your Ear?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve noticed fluid or discharge coming from your ear, it\u2019s completely normal to feel worried. Whether it\u2019s a slight trickle or more persistent drainage, this condition\u2014known as <em>otorrhea<\/em>\u2014often signals an issue within the ear that needs attention. Common causes of ear drainage include <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/23570-otorrhea#symptoms-and-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">infections, injuries or other conditions that disrupt the ear\u2019s delicate balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore some practical ways to prevent ear drainage and treatment options to manage it when it does occur.<\/p>\n<h2>Keeping Ear Drainage at Bay<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ear Issues\" src=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Woman-holding-her-ear-and-frowning-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding her ear and frowning\" width=\"438\" height=\"292\" class=\"wp-image-1622 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Woman-holding-her-ear-and-frowning-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Woman-holding-her-ear-and-frowning.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although some causes of ear drainage are hard to avoid, there are steps you can take to help prevent issues with ear health:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep your ears object-free<\/strong>. Avoid inserting anything in your ears, including cotton swabs. These can lead to injury or <a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/ear\/earwax-removal\/\">impacted wax<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swim carefully<\/strong>. Opt for clean, well-maintained swimming areas like the Southwest Community Center pool, especially if you\u2019re prone to ear infections. Dirty water can introduce bacteria to your ears, increasing the risk of infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek treatment early<\/strong>. If you notice symptoms of an ear infection or injury, including pain, hearing loss or itching, reach out to your ENT specialist. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to further issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While some ear issues may be unavoidable, preventing ear trauma, staying cautious while swimming and addressing symptoms early can help keep your ears healthy and comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Manage Ear Drainage<\/h2>\n<p>If you do develop ear drainage, an ENT specialist can examine your ear and help find the most effective treatment, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Antibiotics<\/strong>. If a <a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/ear\/ear-infections\/\">bacterial infection<\/a> is to blame, your ENT specialist will likely prescribe antibiotics. Antibiotics may come in the form of ear drops or pills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cleaning the ear<\/strong>. Your ENT specialist may clean fluid out of your ear to help prevent future infections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain relief<\/strong>. If the drainage comes with pain, over-the-counter pain relievers, like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can help. Consult your healthcare provider for advice on what\u2019s best for your symptoms.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Getting the right treatment resolves the discomfort and ensures that your ear health is on the right track. If you\u2019re experiencing ear drainage lasting longer than three days, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Mt. Hood ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> today to make an appointment with one of our specialists.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/why-am-i-having-trouble-swallowing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why Am I Having Trouble Swallowing?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/what-does-fluttering-in-the-ear-mean\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Does Fluttering in the Ear Mean?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/what-to-know-about-benign-laryngeal-tumors\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Benign Laryngeal Tumors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve noticed fluid or discharge coming from your ear, it\u2019s completely normal to feel worried. Whether it\u2019s a slight trickle or more persistent drainage, this condition\u2014known as otorrhea\u2014often signals an issue within the ear that needs attention. Common causes of ear drainage include infections, injuries or other conditions that disrupt the ear\u2019s delicate balance&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1622,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","locid":"","rating":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ent"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1619"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1624,"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1619\/revisions\/1624"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}