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Have Fungal Infection. Applied Mustard Oil. Used Antibacterial Ear Drop. What Is The Reason?

I was having a light pain since 2 weaks 3 days before it become worse after I used ear bud and mastard oil doc told me I hav a fungal Infection in my ear but he has given me candibiotic which a antibacterial ear drop and all the oral pills he described are also antibactrial should I go to see other doc or should I continue with it what if it become worse Im half def nw kindly tel me can I buy any other ear drop
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi

Thanks for your query

Candibiotic also contains clotrimazole, which is an antifungal, commonly given against yeast infections.
So ear drops you are using are are against fungal infection only, so according to me no need for changing it.

Don't worry you will fully recover with these drops, and this problem can not lead to deafness at all, it is commonly seen during humid conditions.

You can plug your ears with some cotton while taking head bath, it will prevent fungal infection further and help in recovering early.

Regards.
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ENT Specialist,  Dr. Vaishali Mehta's  Response
Hello,

Welcome to HCM.
You seem to have a fungal infection of the ear. You could use an antifungal drop like Candid ear drops. Keep the ears absolutely dry, don't let any water to enter the ears. Moisture and humidity will aggravate the fungal growth.
Don't meddle your ears by using ear buds and instilling oils.
The important thing to do would be to get your ears cleaned by a specialist since you have difficulty in hearing. The fungal growth needs to be thoroughly cleaned.
Hope the above suggestions help.

Take care of your health,
Dr Vaishali Mehta

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ENT Specialist,  Dr. Vaishali Mehta's  Response
Hi,

Just for the benefit of doubt and FYI, Candibiotic ear drops is not purely antifungal. It contains chloramphenicol an antibacterial besides clotrimazole.
Antibiotic ear drops predispose to further fungal growth and hence are not advisable in fungal infections of the ear. Candid ear drops on the other hand contains clotrimazole, an antifungal. Hence I advised you to use Candid ear drops.

Regards
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Have Fungal Infection. Applied Mustard Oil. Used Antibacterial Ear Drop. What Is The Reason?

Hi Thanks for your query Candibiotic also contains clotrimazole, which is an antifungal, commonly given against yeast infections. So ear drops you are using are are against fungal infection only, so according to me no need for changing it. Don t worry you will fully recover with these drops, and this problem can not lead to deafness at all, it is commonly seen during humid conditions. You can plug your ears with some cotton while taking head bath, it will prevent fungal infection further and help in recovering early. Regards.