Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Fungal infection in right ear discharge
For past 20day I am having yellow
discharge from ear... I was put on antibacterial tab augumintin suspecting bacterial infection...but my culture report taken yesterday showed fungal infection...what shd u do now... Any change in medication required
Answers (2)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Dr. Sathish Naik
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Vijayawada
The condition you are having is called otomycosis
you need to use antifungal eardrops along with medication for pain
kindly take online consultation for further evaluation
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+168
Dr. Sukamal Das
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
15 yrs exp
Cuttack
Hi! Kindly follow up with the ENT specialist for review along with this report. Antibiotic has to be stopped and antifungal ear drops has to be started along with other oral medication to reduce ear itching or pain if any.
Next Steps
Review with ENT specialist who saw you in the first place
Health Tips
Avoid self cleaning your ears and keep your ears dry
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.