Fungal otitis externa has the potential to affect hearing, but the specifics are related to the extent of the disease in an individual. It is recommended to apply medication and treatment under the guidance of a medical professional.
Fungal otitis externa can lead to significant discomfort, such as localized swelling and itching. When the disease is not treated in time, the fungus proliferates, which may cause patients to develop an obvious feeling of blockage, thus affecting hearing, and can have an impact on daily life, work, study, and sleep at night.
Patients who feel discomfort in the ear, after the doctor’s consultation and examination is clearly fungal otitis externa, can follow the doctor’s instructions to use antifungal topical medication, such as ketoconazole ointment topical application, which can play the role of anti-infection. If the symptoms are not well controlled, you need to go to the hospital for further examination and treatment with systemic medication if necessary.