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Itching in ears while sleeping

2017-10-03 05:03:21
I got itching in my ears while sleeping almost everyday. Today i had to put a cotton swab to ease it. What could cause itching in ears?
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You seem to be suffering from chronic otitis externa which is a common type of dermatological problem of external ear. You may need to apply steroid antifungal creams in your canal for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-10-04 02:07:48

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