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Ear itching

2018-05-09 15:00:04
My ear has been itching alot today. It happens a little everyday. But negligible. I bought an over the counter ear drop. It's called Clozotic but my ear seems to hurt a little. It isn't exactly hurting but I feel a little sensation. What should I do?
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Itching in the ear can occur because of various reasons such as otomycosis, seborrheic dermatitis of ear Canal, eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for your problem
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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