What is the treatment for fungal otitis externa?

Fungal otitis externa is treated by keeping the ear canal dry, otoscopic removal of foreign bodies, and topical application of antifungal ointment. It is recommended that treatment be carried out under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, and should not be used on its own to avoid adverse reactions. 1. Otoscopic removal of foreign bodies: fungal otitis externa will lead to an increase in the secretion of the skin of the external auditory canal of the patient, and also produce fungal hyphae, at this time should be otolaryngologist in the operation of professional equipment for the ear cleaning, the secretion and hyphae in the ear clean up, to avoid further stimulation of the skin of the ear canal. 2. Topical antifungal ointment: In addition, patients with fungal otitis externa need to be treated with topical antifungal medication to avoid further aggravation of the condition, and ketoconazole cream can be used in accordance with medical advice.