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Fungal infection in ear

2017-08-24 18:43:34
I had been suffering with fungal infection problem in ear since 5 months.have visited the ent but the problem recurrs svery alternate month .My ear itches and pains constantly.what should i do .is it something to wory about
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You need to see an ENT surgeon. Fungus is very chronic . It needs to be cleaned repeatedly and then you put the antifungal drops. Also one needs to check if you have a hole in the ear drum. In that case fungus keeps growing because the ear is wet.

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