Best Doctors for Otomycosis Treatment in Karimnagar

Infection of the ear by fungi like candida or Aspergillus commonly affects the ear canal and rarely causes infection in the middle ear. This is a common infection that occurs during summer or due to swimming and may also seen along with bacterial infection of the ear. Pain of the ear, irritation in the ear, itchiness, recurring infection, and discharge from the ear are seen. Using an otoscopy, the doctor examines the ear canal for the infection. Treatment involves cleaning of the ear, medication antibiotics like fluconazole and clotrimazole for at least 2 weeks, home remedies like cleaning the ear with hydrogen peroxide or using rubbing alcohol around the ear, and anti-fungal drops can be used to treat infection. The presence of the infection and neglecting it can result in permanent hearing loss. Covering the ear with ear plugs, avoid using foreign items to clean the wax and keep the ear dry can help in prevent the infection.