Otitis Externa

The goal of treatment is to stop the infection and allow your ear canal to heal, and that would be through: 1-Cleaning: cleaning your outer ear canal is necessary to help eardrops flow to all infected areas. 2-For most cases of otitis externa, your doctor will prescribe antibiotic eardrops, ask your doctor about the best method for taking your eardrops. 3-your doctor might recommend easing the discomfort with over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, naproxen sodium or acetaminophen. During treatment, do the following to help keep your ears dry and avoid further irritation: 1-Don't swim or go scuba diving. 2-Avoid flying. 3-Don't wear an earplug, a hearing aid or earbuds before pain or discharge has stopped. 4-Avoid getting water in your ear canal when showering or bathing. Use a cotton ball coated with petroleum jelly to protect your ear during a shower or bath.