Question 1

do ear infections  cause a smell in ears?

Accepted Answer

Yes, swimmer's ear: External ear infection, commonly called swimmer's ear, can produce an odor. Also, if the inner ear infection causes a rupture of the drum and drainage comes to the external canal etc...This can cause odor as well.
At times, foreign body such as qtip left in there for awhile can do that as well.
If you have concerns, please consult doc...
Good luck.

Question 2

can a middle ear infection cause temporary or permanent loss of taste and smell?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear infection: A middle ear infection can cause temporary hearing loss but I have not come across any article linking it with loss of taste or smell. Just pose your question again to see if other doctors have seen that association.

Question 3

i'm just wondering, if you had an ear infection would it make your ear smell nasty?

Accepted Answer

Often: If you have an outer ear infection, the bacteria or fungus can make chemicals that do have an unpleasant odor.  It will go away once the infection is treated.

Question 4

i have ear drainage and it smells could this be a ear infection?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it could be, or could be a foreign body in the ear canal, or if you’ve been swimming or had water sit in your ear canal, you might have an ear canal infection. These are treated differently, so I would recommend that you be examined by your doctor or at an UrgentCare to be sure and get the proper treatment.

Question 5

what to do if i noticed it had a smell. but it was semi dry do i have ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An outer ear infection is associated with ear discharge which could be quite smelly.  Keep water out of your ear and see your doctor for some prescription antibiotic ear drops.

Question 6

i have a ear infection wanted to use over-the-counter meds, but it leaking yellow and white chunks like tissue. smells like milldew?

Accepted Answer

Time for visit: Some viral ear infections self heal in 2-4 day. Bacterial infections tend to persist and may lead to real complications. This is bacterial, an evaluation and treatment is advised.Prior to antibiotics, hearing loss due to chronic middle ear disease was not uncommon and a significant complication called mastoiditis requires surgical drainage.

Question 7

i just finished up some medicine from a sinus infection and ear infection. now i have a vagina odor. the smell came out of no where. any idea?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis?: The main cause of strong vaginal odor is bacterial vaginosis, overgrowth of mostly normal vaginal bacteria. Some antibiotics can trigger BV by suppressing protective bacteria. Antibiotics also can trigger vaginal yeast infections, but usually no odor with yeast. See your doctor; if BV confirmed, you&#x27;ll need a prescription antibiotic. (An antibiotic to treat an antibiotic problem? Yes, probably.)

Question 8

good day
my three year old has an ear infection, that looks and smells very bad, black ball of pus. he has no fever and does not seem to be bothered by it at all. i have a picture of it aswell.

Accepted Answer

Ear Infection:  Malodorous discharge coming from his ear warrants medical assessment. Please schedule him to see your doctor (if by telemedicine if in-person isn't available).

Question 9

my son is 1.  getting over a ear infection. taking a medicine called amox/k clav. he is drinking but not peeing. when he does his pee smells strong.

Accepted Answer

Dehydrated?: A decrease in urination in children is usually an indicator of inadequate oral fluid intake and a degree of dehydration, which can cause a strong odor to the urine.  Medications can also alter the odor of the urine.

Question 10

i had an ear infection and it stopped hurting, but my ear smells bad. i would see a doctor but my country is still in lockdown and the hospitals are still full, might risk getting covid.. there's a pharmacy near so should i get an otc or something?

Accepted Answer

: Try hydrogen peroxide in your ear three or four times a day and don't probe your ear with anything.

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Do ear infections cause a smell in ears

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I'm just wondering, if you had an ear infection would it make your ear smell nasty?

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I have ear drainage and it smells could this be a ear infection?

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What to do if i noticed it had a smell. but it was semi dry do i have ear infection?

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I have a ear infection wanted to use over-the-counter meds, but it leaking yellow and white chunks like tissue. smells like milldew?

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I just finished up some medicine from a sinus infection and ear infection. now i have a vagina odor. the smell came out of no where. any idea?

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Good day my three year old has an ear infection, that looks and smells very bad, black ball of pus. he has no fever and does not seem to be bothered by it at all. i have a picture of it aswell.

A member asked:

My son is 1. getting over a ear infection. taking a medicine called amox/k clav. he is drinking but not peeing. when he does his pee smells strong.

A member asked:

I had an ear infection and it stopped hurting, but my ear smells bad. i would see a doctor but my country is still in lockdown and the hospitals are still full, might risk getting covid.. there's a pharmacy near so should i get an otc or something?

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