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Dark Discharge From Ears. History Of Chronic Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Ear Infections. Serious Symptoms?
My husband has suffered with chronic sinusitis , ear infections, nasal polyps, etc. for 8 years in spite of three surgeries, multiple meds, ear tubes that fall out quickly and allergy shots. He now has a thick, dark, sticky discharge from his ears. We just moved to a new area and haven t found a new doctor yet. How serious is this discharge?
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
Hello.
Considering that your husband has chronic sinusitis, ear infection and nasal polyps for last 8 years, current complain of dark colored sticky discharge from the ear can be due to a fungal or bacterial infection. He probably needs a course of antibiotic again to subside his current infection. You need to consult an ENT surgeon in the near by area.
Thanks. Hope i am able to solve your concerns.
Considering that your husband has chronic sinusitis, ear infection and nasal polyps for last 8 years, current complain of dark colored sticky discharge from the ear can be due to a fungal or bacterial infection. He probably needs a course of antibiotic again to subside his current infection. You need to consult an ENT surgeon in the near by area.
Thanks. Hope i am able to solve your concerns.
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