How to treat ear fungal infection?

The ears may also get fungal infections, which I believe many of you have not heard of. Fungal infection of the ears can cause ear pain or itching, and may also lead to a significant decrease in hearing. Treatment of ear fungal infection needs to be timely, and it can usually be treated with conventional medication. When using medication, it is best to obtain the advice of a doctor so that the treatment will be more conservative.

Fungal infection of the external auditory canal is a subacute or chronic inflammatory lesion of the external auditory canal caused by conditionally pathogenic fungi invading the external auditory canal or in the external auditory canal and multiplying under suitable conditions, which may be complicated by bacterial infection. Fungal infection of the external auditory canal may sometimes be asymptomatic. Its common symptoms include discomfort in the external auditory canal, swelling or itching, a feeling of blockage in the external auditory canal, hearing impairment, etc. Secretion smear and fungal culture can help determine the type of pathogenic bacteria. If necessary, histological examination is required to facilitate differential diagnosis and treatment.

1. Patients with fungal infection of the external auditory canal should pay attention and avoid using hard objects to clean their ears. Firstly, it will cause pain due to the touch when cleaning the ears. Secondly, using hard objects to clean the ears can easily scratch the skin of the external auditory canal, forming tiny wounds, which can easily aggravate the infection. Friends whose ears are infected by fungus are best to use a clean, soft cotton swab when cleaning their ears.

2. Actively seek treatment for fungal infection of the ear, but please note that ordinary antibiotics are generally ineffective against fungi, so fungal infection of the ear does not require antibiotic treatment. Fungi are more likely to grow and multiply in a warm and humid environment. If there is water accumulation in the external auditory canal, or there is a lot of secretion in the external auditory canal, it is more likely to be infected by fungi. Therefore, cleaning the external auditory canal in time and thoroughly removing the soil suitable for fungal growth can inhibit the growth of fungi.

3. Maintain good personal hygiene, such as getting more sun exposure in life. Direct sunlight can kill mold. The clothes you wear on a daily basis should be washed and changed frequently, and after washing, they should be placed in the sun to dry. Open windows frequently to ventilate your home. Good air circulation can prevent the growth of mold.

The above is an introduction to what to pay attention to when it comes to fungal ear infections. In addition, friends whose ears are infected with fungi should also pay attention to not letting water enter the ears when taking a bath or washing their hair, and not eating irritating and spicy foods when eating. They can eat more fruits and vegetables. You should also actively go to the hospital for check-up and use medication under the guidance of a doctor. Friends who have the smoking habit should try to reduce smoking, develop correct ear usage habits, and avoid wearing headphones or earplugs for a long time.