Abstract:Introduction: Otomycosis is a fungal infection of external auditory canal frequently encountered by
otorhinolaryngologists. It causes discomfort to patients with varied symptoms of pruritus, otorrhea, aural
fullness and earache. People with a habit of using unnecessary ear drops, cleaning ear with unsterilized
objects and those who use mustard oil are all prone to otomycosis. This study aims to find out the association
between otomycosis and its predisposing factors. Methods: This study was undertaken in t… Show more
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