Ear fungal infection

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Asked for Male, 35 Years

Fungal ear infection recurring after 3 to 4 months ent specialist doctor done the treatment but it's comes back again kindly guide

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Dr. Yugam Shandilya

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 7 yrs exp Delhi

You need to keep your ear dry and as it's monsoon season it will increase due to humidity in the environment.

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Get your ear checked under an otoscope or microscope.

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Avoid going swimming and keeping water inside while taking a bath.

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Dr. Shradha Chandra

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 9 yrs exp Bareilly

Please consult so that i can explain u in detail

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Watch your ear hygiene habits. In case you are in habit of ear picking with finger/ ear buds/ picks, etc then kindly refrain from doing so. Avoid getting water enter into the ear canal while activities like swimming, bathing, etc.

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

Do not let water to go inside the ear.

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