Treatment for an ear injury depends on the severity of the injury. Swelling of the outer ear requires treatment by a doctor, in order to avoid deformity of the outer ear.

Treatment for an ear injury may include:

• Wound care
• Cold compresses
• Compression dressing to the ear
• Antibiotic ear drops
• Tetanus immunization
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain
• Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
• Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve)
• Ketoprofen (Orudis)
• Narcotic pain medication
• Surgery for middle ear injuries
• Plastic surgery for ear injuries