Ear infections and the smell they have?
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Infection does indeed produce some really nasty decomp smells.
29798
I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you. I just wanted to say that my ears do that as well. I cough, I feel like I'm gagging, my eyes water, and sometimes I even sneeze. I hate cleaning my ears. I just wanted to tell you that you're not alone.
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Do you like it funny funny stuff.\n\nThe sticky stuff we call ear wax isn't related to the paraffin wax that candles are made of. Ear wax is secreted by cerumen glands in the skin of your ear canals. \nThis substance is part of your ear's natural cleaning mechanism. Dirt, bacteria, and even insects that might fly into your ears are trapped by the wax so the foreign materials don't harm your eardrum. The dirty wax slowly slides out of your ear canal and takes the gunk away. Sometimes ear wax builds up and causes hearing problems that require a doctor to remove the blockage. \n\nPeople produce different types of ear wax. Studies have found two kinds -- dry wax, which has about 20% lipid (fat), and wet wax, which has 50% lipid. The latter variety can be harder and lead to buildup. \n\nSome people simply create more ear wax than others. Their ear canals may be narrower and more easily blocked or at an angle that makes it hard for wax to fall out. Hairy ear canals can obstruct the process, too. As people age, more ear wax may build up. Even working in dusty environments can cause dirt to get stuck in the ear and lead to blockages.
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During your ear infection, the ear might have produced more wax than usual to protect the ear. Allow a week or two to see if it clears on its own accord, if it doesn't and your hearing is still a bit dull, go back to your Doctor, he may then be able to give you some treatment to clear things up for you. If you are very anxious about the ear, or anything else for that matter, visit your Doctor, he should be able to help reassure you, perhaps if he knows that you suffer with anxiety he'll be able to make you feel better. Please don't suffer alone, there's good help in this day and age. Also there are loads of really nice people on here that have suffered from anxiety and know how you feel. You'll be good at helping them too as you've had first hand experience.
310725
nothing special, just clean the ear so that it does not get infected but eat normally!
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a/k/a quinsy.  These are good.  They smell like a Wendy's dumpster, but they're on your side dude.  People I know who get these usually don't get sick more than a few hours before the road to recovery.  These disgusting little gremlins are compilations of...whatever that nerd said who wrote about them in his/her answer.  It's like the tonsils are a dumpster and a site for waste disposal.  Just don't touch the white cheese with your fingers and s*it.  Gargle with salt water or use some tweezers to grab em and pull em out.  Remember to sterilize the tweezers first by running them under boiling water, then wiping them with alcohol, and burning the tips with fire using your gas stove or a match.  Warning for dumbasses: let the tweezers cool down a bit after.  Run them under some cold water for 2 seconds so you don't burn your tonsils.  After you pull out the white cheese, you can smell it and collect them in a bag and watch them attract bacteria over time.  Ur a lucky guy.
550278
One part vinegar and two parts water, put it in her ear every few hours and that'll clear up the infection. I got ear infections constantly when I was little and it worked every time.
885805
Sounds like an ear infection to me. If you are on campus go to the health center there and make an appointment, they usually have free services available to students. Otherwise, make an appointment with a doctor. You will need some perscription meds. Doesnt sound like anything serious though, dont worry!
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Put some peroxide on a Q-tip and put it in your ear and just kinda let it set there. That should do the trick and clean out any bacteria that may be in there.
595959
Any foul vaginal odor indicates some type of infection going on.  Please see your doctor for an exam and testing to determine what type of infection is present.
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Here is something from webmd.  its all about ear problem as well as the ear and have pictures of ears.  I hope this is what you where looking for\n\n During a cold, sinus, or throat infection or an allergy attack, the eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the throat, can become blocked. This stops fluid from draining from the middle ear. This fluid is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria or viruses to grow into an ear infection\n\nEar pain (mild to severe). Babies often pull or tug at their ears when they have an earache. When the fluid in the middle ear builds up, the eardrum may burst (rupture). Once it ruptures, the fluid drains, and the pain usually stops. The hole in the eardrum often heals by itself in a few weeks. \nFever. \nDrainage from the ear that is thick and yellow. Blood in this fluid can mean the eardrum has ruptured. \nLoss of appetite, vomiting, and grumpy behavior. \nTrouble sleeping. \nPossible loss of hearing. \n\n\nYour inner ear has fluid in it... when you spin around really fast.. when you stop it doesn't stop that's why you get dizze. \n\nclick on the link below.. its has everything about the ears and everything you every wanted to know.
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Although it is possible this is related to a sinus infection, it is unlikely.  There are many reasons that people can have draining ears, from allergy flare ups to cholesteatoma to a hole in your eardrum to a chronic otitis externa(outer ear infection).  You should see your primary care doctor to let them examine you.  If they treat you with either oral antibiotics or ear drops, and that doesn't work, you should visit with an ear, nose and throat doc.
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For mine I used a mix of equal parts of rubbing alcohol and white vinegar. I had 3 drops put in infected ear , 2 times a day for 5 days and I was able to get rid of my infection.
700882
Absolutely! I've had both sinus infections and an inner ear infection, and in both cases, it was very hard to think clearly.
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My son got ear infections a lot when he was younger and we figured out that he was drooling while drinking his bottle and the liquid was getting in his ears when he tipped his head back to look at things. The infections stopped when we stopped giving him bottles when he was laying down.
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Garlic, as one of the answerers already said, is a natural antibiotic when eaten raw. However, my suggestion is that it could be dangerous to let an ear infection go without treatment because it can get so bad that it can lead to eventual hearing loss; this happened to someone I knew years ago. Call a doctor, and if it is finances that keep you from going, explain it to them. There are public health clinics that you may be able to go to, but be prepared for paperwork. Although I am a natural/alternative medicine advocate, I still feel there are times when a visit to the doctor is necessary, (or a homeopathic practitioner if you are fortunate enough to live near one). Please don't take a chance with your hearing, call around if it is financial and hopefully you will be able to find a doctor who is willing to work with you with the cost of the visit/antibiotic. I hope all goes well for you!
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Otitis externa - commonly known as swimmer's ear - is an infection of the ear canal, the tubular opening that carries sounds from the outside of the body to the eardrum. It can be caused by many different types of bacteria or fungi.\n\nThe infection commonly occurs in children who spend a lot of time in the water. Too much moisture in the ear can irritate and break down the skin in the canal, allowing bacteria or fungi to penetrate. In temperate climates, otitis externa occurs more frequently during the summer months, when swimming is more common.\n\nBut you don't have to swim to get swimmer's ear. Anything that causes a break in the skin of the ear canal can lead to an infection. Dry skin or eczema, scratching the ear canal, vigorous ear cleaning with cotton-tipped applicators, or inserting foreign objects like bobby pins or paper clips into the ear can all increase the risk of developing otitis externa. Sometimes, in a child with a middle ear infection, pus collected in the middle ear can drain into the ear canal through a hole in the eardrum and cause otitis externa to develop.\n\nSigns and Symptoms\n\nThe primary symptom of otitis externa is ear pain, which can be severe and gets worse when the earlobe or other exterior part of the ear is pulled or pressed on. It may also be painful for a person with otitis externa to chew. Sometimes the ear canal itches before the pain begins.\n\nSwelling of the ear canal may make your child complain of a full or uncomfortable feeling in the ear. The outer ear may become reddened or swollen, and lymph nodes around the ear may become enlarged and tender. There may be some discharge from the ear canal as well; it may be clear at first but then turn cloudy, yellowish, and pus-like. Hearing may temporarily be affected if pus and debris or swelling of the canal blocks the passage of sound into the ear. Fever is not common in typical cases of otitis externa.\n\nContagiousness\nOtitis externa is not contagious.\n\nPrevention\nUsing over-the-counter drops of a dilute solution of acetic acid or alcohol in the ears after getting them wet can help prevent otitis externa, especially if your child is prone to the infection. These drops are available at pharmacies and should only be used in children who do not have ear tubes or a hole in the eardrum. After spending time in the water, it is also a good idea for children to gently dry their ears with a towel and help water run out of their ears by turning their heads to the side. Speak with your child's doctor before using earplugs.\n\nTo avoid trauma to the ear, children should not clean their ears themselves and should never put objects into their ears, including cotton-tipped applicators.\n\nIncubation\nThere is no set incubation period for otitis externa, but the ear pain often follows an episode of swimming or immersion in water.\n\nDuration\nOtitis externa is usually cured within 7 to 10 days of starting treatment.\n\nProfessional Treatment\nTreatment of otitis externa depends on the severity of the infection and how much pain the child feels. For milder cases, your child's doctor may prescribe eardrops that contain antibiotics to fight the infection and a steroid to reduce swelling of the ear canal. Eardrops are usually given several times a day for 7 to 10 days.\n\nIf swelling of the ear canal makes it difficult to give the drops, your child's doctor may insert a cotton wick into the canal to help carry the medicine inside the ear. In some cases, the doctor may need to remove pus and debris from the ear with gentle cleaning or suction. This will allow the eardrops to work more effectively. For more severe infections, oral antibiotics may be given as well, and the doctor may order a culture of some of the discharge from the ear to help identify which bacteria or fungi are causing the infection.\n\nOver-the-counter pain relievers can be used to manage any pain your child may feel. Once treatment has begun, your child will st