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What does it mean when your tympanic membrane has ruptured and your ear smells, but it looks clean when examined with an otoscope?
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If the ENT doesn't see pus.then the odor most likely is coming from the ear canal which may have some inflammation and/ irritation. Moisture in the ear canal can cause an odor also.There are prescription ear drops that treat this otitis externa. Your ENT can advise you best though.
Answered 10/31/2021
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