Ear infection fungal

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Asked for Female, 23 Years

I used the headphones used by my brother who has fungal infection in his ear(otomycosis) by mistake. What should I do to prevent infection. I washed my ears with soap. Should I take any antifungal drops loke clotrimazole. Please give some clarity

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Dr. Shiny Priyanka ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shiny Priyanka

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Hii..any kind of moisture in your ear canal would aggravate the infection..do not meddle with your ear further..do not allow any water entry inside..if u feel any sort of itching or pain better get it checked depending on which drops would be prescribed..

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