Otomycosis ; An flourishing infection of hot humid weather By Dr Anmol Arora ( Sr Homoeopathic Specialist )

Synonyms
Fungal ear infection, mycotic otitis externa , Singapore Ear

Are you suffering from itching in your ear in this summer weather , beware of the flourishing fungal infection OTOMYCOSIS . It spreads in the hot humid weather .
Your external auditory canal require aeration throughout the day but if its aeration is obstructed it provides the flourishing ground for fungus growth. Continuous Wearing of headphones for BPO employees could be one of the common reason for this fungal infection in the employees.
Definition

Otomycosis is a superficial mycotic infection of the outer ear canal. The infection may be either subacute or acute and is characterized by inflammation, pruritus, scaling, and severe discomfort. The mycosis results in inflammation, superficial epithelial exfoliation, masses of debris containing hyphae, suppuration, and pain .
Histopathology

Inflammatory response with hyphae in the epithelium and in the exudate.
Clinical finding
The most characteristic finding on ear examination is the presence of greyish white thick debris known as “wet blotting paper”. Most ear infections are caused by fungi, such as Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans, but exceptions exist

Laboratory
Direct examination

Epithelial debris placed in 10% KOH should reveal the presence of hyphae and in some instances the fruiting structures of the etiologic agent.

Treatment
Adequate aeration
Otomycosis is treated with antifungal local applications and symptomatically managed with oral antihistamines.
Homoeopathic Treatment
Mezerium 200 ( gold standard remedy) ,Bacillinum 200 intercurrent

HOMOEOPATHY FOR TOTAL SAFE AND NATURAL WAY OF CURE WITHOUT SIDE EFFECTS