I have Discharge from my ear?

Im 13, & when ever i use a cotton swab to clean my ear (im not sure, the helix ?) there is a clear discharge. Its happened I'd say 2 times & today was third & earlier today my ear has ben hurting. Like, it feels like a mild infection, where i can hear my heart pound & if I talk, it sound muffled, blah blah blah. Is this bad?