Ear Infections (Otitis Media / Otitis Externa)

Known Symptoms

Ear pain or discomfort worsens when lying down.
Reduced hearing or sensation of ear fullness.
Fluid or discharge from the ear canal.
Fever, irritability, or itching around the ear.

Known Causes

Bacterial or viral infections following a cold or the flu.
Water trapped in the ear canal promoting bacterial growth.
Injury from ear cleaning or foreign objects.
Allergies cause fluid buildup and ear inflammation.

Care

Seek medical evaluation for persistent pain or discharge.
Use prescribed ear drops or antibiotics as directed.
Keep ears dry and avoid inserting objects.
Follow-up to ensure infection resolution and hearing recovery.

Known Symptoms

Ear pain or discomfort worsens when lying down.
Reduced hearing or sensation of ear fullness.
Fluid or discharge from the ear canal.
Fever, irritability, or itching around the ear.

Known Causes

Care

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Our ENT Department delivers specialist care from routine ear, nose, and throat conditions to complex skull-base and head-and-neck surgery. Our multidisciplinary team of otolaryngologists, audiologists and allied specialists provides advanced endoscopic and microscopic procedures, cochlear implantation and full audiology services, supported by dedicated theatres and modern diagnostics. We use minimally invasive techniques (coblation, balloon sinuplasty, image-guided endoscopy, PRP) and run specialist clinics for sinus & skull-base surgery, snoring & sleep apnea, pediatric ENT and head-and-neck oncology. Care is coordinated with reconstructive and oncology teams to ensure precise, safe and patient-centred outcomes.

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