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What Causes Clear Fluid Discharge From Ear?

clear fluid from ear. ear canal is not visible it is swollen together can hardened ear wax cause this on a 76 year old person who is very touchy about his ears being kept cleaned out there is signs of infection the fluid pours out of ear like a leaky faucet
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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This can be due to Otitis Externa or Otitis Media.
Consult an ENT Surgeon who on examination can have a proper diagnosis. The treatment will depend upon the exact diagnosis, which is not possible by you.
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What Causes Clear Fluid Discharge From Ear?

This can be due to Otitis Externa or Otitis Media. Consult an ENT Surgeon who on examination can have a proper diagnosis. The treatment will depend upon the exact diagnosis, which is not possible by you.