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Smelly ears

Asked by aal31 about 1 year ago, 3 answers.

My right ear has a foul odor. I can smell it while I'm sitting down or doing anything. It smells really bad. It also has drainage. Can someone tell me why?

Answered by akanetetsuya on Oct 10, 2008, 07:00AM
25 answers

You might possibly have an infection in your right ear. The best thing to do is see a doctor before it gets worse. Hope you feel better wink

Answered by bimjob (Online now) on Oct 10, 2008, 07:26AM
3240 answers

Yep. Bad smell and drainage = ear infection.
GO TO A DOCTOR.

Answered by colethky on Oct 10, 2008, 01:12PM
2766 answers

I have a lot of ear drainage and went to the doctor for it. My doctor said it's because of my narrow ear canals, water gets trapped in there, then slowly drains out. He told me to put cotton in my ears with a layer of vaseline over them when I get a shower. Wear ear plugs when I go swimming. Any time there's a lot of drainage he also said to use a hair dryer (on low) aimed at my ear to dry it out. The water would also smell because of being trapped for awhile (it kind of gets stale). If you have narrow ear canals and no pain then try this stuff, if it doesn't work then go see a doctor.

Good luck

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