Aural Polyps
Alternate Names : Ear Canal Polyps
What are the treatments for the condition?
Aural polyps are generally treated with topical steroid creams and antibiotic
eardrops. For long-term or repeat infections, steroid creams and white table vinegar
may be used. Your doctor may prescribe antifungal drops and creams for a fungal
infection. Ear tubes may need to be removed if drops are not effective in getting rid of the polyps.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Side effects are specific to the medicines being used but may include:
allergic reaction
itching
blistering
redness
thickening of the ear canal skin
Medicine should be stopped if symptoms occur.
Surgery carries a risk of infection, bleeding, and allergic reaction to
anesthesia.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
The infection and the polyp generally resolve with therapy and have no
long-term effects. If chronic otitis externa
develops, maintenance therapy may be necessary. This could include steroid drops,
vinegar washes, or antifungal products. If a tube had to be removed because of a polyp and
ear infection recurs, a new tube made of a different substance may be needed.
How is the condition monitored?
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare
provider.
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