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fungus infection in ear..

by sharon159, Mar 01, 2007 12:00AM
I have been dealing with a fungus infection in my ear, no pain just the fungus that just plugs up my hearing. When I go to the doctor they just suction the junk out and my hearing is back to normal. Then....in 4 wks it is plugged up again, I have used the oil they recommend, doesn't seem to work. Anyone have any recommendations of what I could try? Thanks..
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by Enoch Choi, Mar 01, 2007 12:00AM
To: sharon159
There are many treatments for fungal external ear infections (mycotic otitis externa).  You should ask your doctor for more options.  Many options acidify the canal to make it an unfit area for fungus to grow.  One example is vosol.

Fungal infections can recur since the fungus often grows naturally on everyone's skin, but can overgrow in friendly enviroments.  Make it less friendly and you can get rid of it.

Enoch Choi, MD
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