SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Acute:

•  Red, itchy, painful, swollen ear canal
• Oedematous
• Possible purulent discharge
• Possible TM involvement

Chronic:
Candida:

• Itchiness
• Redness
• Dry, scaly skin
• Cotton-like debris

Aspergillus:

• As above, plus black dots
• Custard-like debri

Malignant:

• Unremitting ear pain
• Purulent, malodorous discharge
• Systemic illness – Hearing loss
• Facial nerve palsy
• Granulation tissue
• Possible meningitis/se