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My ear stinks (when i clean it during shower i get to know), before sometimes it would secrete water but now it doesn't. i have no problem in hearing.
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See ENT Dr: The drainage + smell suggests pus, as might drain from a perforated ear drum, but that usually has a change in hearing (even if temporarily). Should get examined to determine what is going on and how to address. See ear/nose/throat dr.
Answered 4/8/2013
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