A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with a fungal ear infection, and i need to get on a plane in 2 days. dr. cleaned/debrided ear and pain relief was immediate, and i could hear again. 2days later i am losing hearing again and ear seems blocked. should i fly?

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Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

OE, fungal OE: can relapse and might need repeat aural toilet/cleaning, most patients have followup 3-7 days after initial treatment, some are wicked with a sponge to allow medicine to get to some areas(doesn't sound like this patient was) swelling of ear canal can restrict meds from getting to areas to work as well as hearing and worsening sx needs followup

Answered 8/5/2017

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