Open AccessOtomycosis with Perforated Tympanic Membrane : Self Medication with Topical Antifungal Solution versus Medicated Ear Wick
Author(s) -
Ashraf Saad Abou-Halawa,
Munib Khan,
A. A AlRobaee,
A. A. Alzolibani,
H. A. AlShobaili
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1658-7774
pISSN - 1658-3639
DOI - 10.12816/0005975
Subject(s) - medicine , clotrimazole , tympanic membrane perforation , meatus , surgery , econazole , perforation , antifungal , tympanoplasty , dermatology , miconazole , materials science , punching , metallurgy
In otomycosis with tympanic membrane perforation, many physicians prefer to insert an ear wick medicated with antimycotic cream. This needs multiple visits to the clinic and keeps the ear blocked for several days. Direct instillation of alcohol based antimycotic solution causes severe burning if it reaches the middle ear. In this work we compare patient's self medication with clotrimazole antimycotic solution used on Q-tips with physician-inserted ear wicks; in terms of safety, efficacy and patient satisfaction. STUDY DESIGN #ENTITYSTARTX00026;