Capture side, discharge type, odor, and scratching frequency in each event.
Use a fixed template: left/right side, odor level (none/mild/clear), color type (light yellow/dark brown/bloody), scratching frequency, head shaking, and pain response.
If cleaning or otic medication is used, add dose/frequency and the 24-hour response so changes become clinically interpretable.
Structured side-specific timelines make both home evaluation and clinic communication significantly clearer.