Symptoms of otitis externa
Otitis externa can cause a number of different symptoms affecting the ear and the surrounding area. Symptoms can include: ear pain itching and irritation in and around your ear canal redness and swelling of your outer ear and ear canal a feeling of pressure and fullness inside your ear scaly skin in and around your ear canal, which may peel off discharge from your ear, which can be either thin and watery or thick and pus-like tenderness when you move your ear or jaw swollen and sore glands in your throat some hearing loss Otitis externa sometimes occurs if a hair follicle inside the ear becomes infected by bacteria and develops into a spot (pimple) or boil. If this happens, you may be able to see the pimple or boil in a mirror. However, don't attempt to squeeze any pimples or boils in your ear, as this could lead to the infection spreading elsewhere.