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What Causes Foul Odor From Left Ear And Yellow Colored Ear Wax?
Hello. I'm having a foul odor coming from my left ear. When I clean it I get a yellowish earwax on the qtip but no other discharge. I also have a perforation on that eardrum from a previous infection/ surgery. Does this warrant a doctor visit? I'm worried it may be a cholesteatoma. Thank you, Bel.
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Perforation, foul smelling discharge, previous surgery gives information of cholesteatoma or fungal infection. Have an ENT consultation to treat your problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Perforation, foul smelling discharge, previous surgery gives information of cholesteatoma or fungal infection. Have an ENT consultation to treat your problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh
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