Hello,
Chronic ear infections are serious. The main issue with them is that cholesteatomas (spelling probably butchered) form. They have to be surgically removed. You can lose your hearing as a result. Since you are allergic to penicillin related medications, your doctor should be putting you on different types of antibiotics. Ther are MANY to chose from, Levaquin and Z-packs (azithromiacin) are commonly used.
I hope that helps you some.
Keep us posted on how you are doing.
Take care and God bless.
Thank you for your comment - I haven't heard of cholesteatomas, are they present in every case?
They are masses that develop from the fluid. I don't know if every patient gets them or not. I would have to do some research for you on that if you want me to.