Regular ear or eye drops are typically not necessary if you do not experience pain, discharge, hearing loss, redness, or infection. Normally, the eyes and ears clean themselves. Steer clear of earphones, oil, random drips, and sharp objects as these might irritate or infect the ears. Use lubricating eye drops like Just Tears Eye Drop or gently cleanse your eyes with clean water if soap or dust gets inside. Ear drops should only be used if a doctor recommends them for wax or infection, otherwise, cleansing the outer ear is typically sufficient.

A feeling of blockage and discomfort without wax is often due to Eustachian tube dysfunction or mild ear canal inflammation, where pressure doesn?t equalize properly. Try steam inhalation, swallowing/yawning frequently, and gentle pressure-equalizing (like closing your nose and blowing lightly), and if you have cold/allergy symptoms, an antihistamine like Cetirizine may help. Keep the ear dry and avoid inserting anything inside; if the blockage lasts more than a few days, or you develop pain, fever, or hearing loss, consult an ENT specialist for proper evaluation.

Using combination ear drops long-term can lead to complications like drug resistance or fungal overgrowth. To permanently resolve chronic ear discharge and blockage, an ENT specialist must identify the root cause, such as a resistant infection or a perforated eardrum.\n\nDepending on an ear swab culture, safer alternatives include generic antibiotic drops like ciprofloxacin or ofloxacin, or antifungal drops like clotrimazole. Sometimes, structural issues require minor surgical procedures rather than continuous drops for a permanent cure. Please consult an ENT doctor to examine your ear canal and safely guide your treatment.

Ear pain that returns after temporary relief can occur if the infection or inflammation has not fully resolved. These treatments may need a little time to work completely. Avoid getting water into the ear, and do not insert anything into it. If the pain recurs or becomes more intense, consult a doctor to review the condition and guide further care.

Reduced hearing in one ear can be due to common causes like Impacted earwax, fluid or infection in the middle ear, or nerve-related issues like Sensorineural hearing loss. Avoid putting anything inside the ear and don?t self-medicate with drops unless advised. If it started suddenly, or is associated with ringing, dizziness, or ear pain, seek medical care urgently; otherwise, consult an ENT specialist for ear examination and a hearing test (audiometry) to find the exact cause and proper treatment.

Your symptoms-severe pain, swelling of the outer ear, and white pus, suggest a serious ear infection such as Otitis externa or possibly spreading infection, especially since both ears are now involved with headache. This needs urgent medical attention, you will likely need proper ear cleaning and prescription antibiotic/antifungal ear drops like Ofloxacin ear drops or others as advised by a doctor. Keep your ears completely dry, do not insert anything, and take a pain reliever like Paracetamol if needed. Because of severe pain and discharge, please see an ENT specialist as soon as possible to prevent complications.