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What Causes Fullness And Itching In The Ear?

I had a feeling of fullness in my right ear 3 weeks back and visited an ENT surgeon.He told me that a there is a tick in my deep ear canal and prescribed dextrose in glycerin ear drops for 5 days and to return in another week.on the next visit the dr syringed my ear.Now i can see some milky white thick powdery stuff in my ear attached to the ear canal(not falling out,but i poked in ear using a hair pin and saw the powdery stuff clearly in the hair pin).some itching is there but no pain and also no ear wax.Please advice.
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to a fungal infection. I recommend using an over the counter ear drop such as a mild steroid ear drop. A few drops placed in the ear will help to decrease the amount of itching. Another helpful treatment is the use of 70% alcohol (rubbing alcohol) as an ear drop. If the symptoms continue, you should see an ENT specialist for further evaluation.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Fullness And Itching In The Ear?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a fungal infection. I recommend using an over the counter ear drop such as a mild steroid ear drop. A few drops placed in the ear will help to decrease the amount of itching. Another helpful treatment is the use of 70% alcohol (rubbing alcohol) as an ear drop. If the symptoms continue, you should see an ENT specialist for further evaluation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician