Why is it that ENT's do not look at the patients medical history?  I have leaking or oozing from one of my ears for at least 1 1/2 years. I was given 3 different ear drops and 2 different antibiotics with no success of stopping the oozing or leaking at night in bed. I must have some oozing in the day but I don't feel it although I do feel my ear blocking up my hearing for about a minute or so now and then. I have an auto immune disease called Lichen Planus which is listed on my patient information medical history. I believe this disease is effecting my ear and throat so how can I find out if my intuition is correct or not? I was told it looks like I have Excema and I would have to go on steroids. Is it safe to use steroids in my ear when I am using steroids on my gums for 15 years already?