** 1. As you have been seen/examined by ENT specialist who has confirmed fungal infection [otomycosis] thus following points are worth noting: . clean the area with ear buds or cotton stick and put ear drops [with you] till lesions are cleared. . since pain is extreme today, make sure there isn t any furuncle or boil in external ear. . if external ear looks normal, ear pain could be due to otitis media [you might have to take higher antibiotic and OTC [over the counter] pain relieving medicine like ibuprofen] . If in a painful ear, external ear is normal, put drops in nose PS. Consider re evaluation and examination 2. It is important to consult a doctor, but for immediate relief you can try some natural treatments: . Warm Water Bottle: apply some heat to the infected ear, which will quickly relieve some of the pain and will also prevent micro-organism infestation. . to get rid of the fungus that might be the cause of ear infection, apple cider vinegar is a good option PS. aged people who are suffering with diabetes mellitus, have higher chances of spreading the infection through the external ear going into the inner ear to the extent of the base of the skull, thus expert intervention is required