Otomycosis: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

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Otomycosis
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Otomycosis

• Otomycosis (ear fungus)  is a fungal infection
  in the ears that seems to be a problem for people
  who live in warm areas of the world. Avid
  swimmers, individuals who suffer from diabetes or
  people who have chronic medical and skin
  conditions can also experience ear
  fungus.Otomycosis is also called mycotic otitis
  externa or Singapore ear. The infection is
  generally present on the external part of the
  ear. Aspergillus or Candida is commonly known
  fungi linked with a fungus of the ear, but there
  are others.By just coming in contact with fungi
  doesnt mean that you will get otomycosis ear. If
  you are having a weak immune system, you are at a
  higher risk of getting ear fungus if you come in
  contact with fungi.

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Diagnosis of Otomycosis

• If you experience pain, fluid discharge, or
  hearing difficulty, you should visit a doctor
  immediately. The quicker you get a proper
  diagnosis, the sooner you can have your treatment
  and start feeling like yourself again.A
  diagnosis will only be made after a doctor has
  seen your medical history and conducted a
  thorough physical examination. Normally
  an otoscope, which is a device used to look
  inside the ears will be used.A swab of your ear
  may also be taken and sent to a laboratory for
  testing. The test looks at organisms under a
  microscope. This can help to find out if there
  are fungi involved and what kind of fungi it can
  be. Treatment is generally based on the type of
  fungi an individual is having.

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Symptoms of Otomycosis

• There are a number of otomycosis symptoms that
  can indicate that you need to take medical
  attention.Some of the signs and symptoms can be
  painful, but going to a doctor as early as
  possible can ease the discomfort both physically
  and psychologically.Here are some of the
  typical otomycosis (ear fungus) symptoms
• Pain
• Itching
• Difficulty in hearing
• Redness in external section of the ear canal
• Inflammation

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Symptoms of Otomycosis
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• Swelling
• Feeling of fullness in the ear
• Discharge of fluid from the ears (white, yellow,
  black, gray, or green)
• Ringing in the ear
• Flaky skin
• Narrowing of external ear canal
• Plugged ear
• There are some instances where both ears can
  have a fungal infection at the same time though,
  it is common for people to experience symptoms in
  just one ear. When it does occur in both ears and
  the ears feel plugged, some people mistake the
  condition for going deaf.

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Treatment for Otomycosis

• When someone has been diagnosed with otomycosis,
  their mind quickly shifts to ear fungus removal.
  There are 5 main ways that doctors normally take
  to address otomycosis treatment. The list below
  explains them
• Cleaning Cleaning the ear fungus from the
  affected ear can allow for better penetration of
  other treatments, including ear drops.
• Eardrops Some eardrops contain antifungal
  agents.
• Antifungal agents Some antifungal agents are
  topical, while others, such as itraconazole, are
  tablets. Tablets are generally given for severe
  cases.
• Aluminum acetate This is a liquid that has been
  known to be very effective in treating ear fungus
  when used at least three times daily for at least
  a week.

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Treatment for Otomycosis
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• Hydrogen peroxide This can be used to soften the
  hard crust that builds up as a result of the
  infection. Extracting the crust allows for other
  topical treatments to focus the ear.
• Oral medications These medications are not for
  everyone, especially those who are suffering
  from liver disease, but some examples include
  fluconazole and ketoconazole.
• Despite of the fact that what most of the people
  think antibiotics do not kill fungal growth. In
  fact, they can make fungal infections even worse.
• It is very important to know that cleaning the
  ear when you are having a fungal infection is not
  as easy as you might think. Ear fungus treatment
  is best when it is left to a medical
  professional.

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