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I have fungal infection in my ear.Is it mandatory to stay at the hospital overnight for a microsuction?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

  • I was diagnosed with fungal ear infection yesterday.
  • Doctor asked me to get admitted in the hospital for a microsuction to remove fungal debris.
  • Is it mandatory to stay at the hospital overnight for a microsuction?
  • Can microsuction be done as an out patient procedure without staying in the hospital?
Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

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Hi, Welcome in icliniq.com.I would like to tell you that fungal infection in ear is quite common and it may be treated by:

  • Cleaning the ear: Cleaning may be done by suction or syringing or by cotton swab.
    • Antifungal ear drops to be used three or four times a day.
      • Anti-inflammatory medicine to relieve pain and swelling in the ear canal.

        • Most of the times patients are treated as out door patients but some times if there are some associated complications or patient's general condition is low due to some other associated diseases, then hospitalization becomes essential.

        Revert back to an ENT otolaryngologist online for further follow up --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 14, 2015
Reviewed At February 6, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

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Prep / Recovery Guide

Fungal Ear Microsuction Prep and Recovery Guide

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Fungal ear infections can be uncomfortable, but effective treatments are available. Understanding the procedure and recovery steps can help you feel more prepared.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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