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What Causes Fluid Drainage From The Ear?
Posted on
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Question : I have fluid draining from my ear. It turns rust color when it dries. I have all the other symptoms of an ordinary cold.
Brief Answer:
ear infections can go along with cough/cold or flu
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You likely have an ear infection. Ear infections can go along with the cough/cold.
The presence of the cough/cold or flu can sometimes cause an ear infection because there is a connection in these passages.
If an ear infection is confirmed by the doctor then topical (drops directly to the ear) or oral antibiotics, may be needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
ear infections can go along with cough/cold or flu
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You likely have an ear infection. Ear infections can go along with the cough/cold.
The presence of the cough/cold or flu can sometimes cause an ear infection because there is a connection in these passages.
If an ear infection is confirmed by the doctor then topical (drops directly to the ear) or oral antibiotics, may be needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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