4. Pus Weeping from the Ear
Otitis media infection typically occurs due to a buildup of fluid in the middle ear. Eventually, this fluid turns to pus, and the infected individual may notice they start to weep pus from their outer ear. Patients may wake in the morning to find their pillowcase covered in a waxy green or yellow discharge, as the fluid leaks out onto the pillow while they sleep.
Weeping pus is a sign of advanced infection and may occur due to a severe bacterial infection of the space behind the eardrum in the middle ear. Patients may complain about a feeling of fullness in the ear, which occurs due to fluid blockage in the Eustachian tubes.
Infected individuals experiencing these symptoms should visit their doctor’s office for diagnosis and prescription medications to clear up the infection. Symptoms will start to clear after the patient begins their course of antibiotics, and the puss may subside after the first 24-hours.