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Small Lumps In Ear, Had Taken Treatment For Ear Wax And Boil In Ear. Fungal Infection?
I recenty had a boil in my ear that was treated with antibiotics. After this I still had discomfort and I was diagnosed with drops for a large amount of earwax . My ear stil felt blocked and I saw a Dr who prescribed me spray as I have three small lumps in my ear. I am very concerned about this. My Dr said it could be a fungal infection?
Fri, 21 Dec 2012
Hello,
Sometimes fungal infections can lead to swellings which can occlude the ear passage leading to altered hearing. It will be however, different from a boil. These infections would not resolve unless specific antifungal therapy is administered. Therefore, you can ask your doctor for this type of therapy if he is confirmed that these swellings are arising as a result of fungal infection. Also, keep putting in the drops or sprays to prevent ear wax from accumulating.
Sometimes fungal infections can lead to swellings which can occlude the ear passage leading to altered hearing. It will be however, different from a boil. These infections would not resolve unless specific antifungal therapy is administered. Therefore, you can ask your doctor for this type of therapy if he is confirmed that these swellings are arising as a result of fungal infection. Also, keep putting in the drops or sprays to prevent ear wax from accumulating.
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