Comparison of response to treatment of otomycosis using topical betadine and clotrimazole drops

Rajendra K.Teharia; V.P.Narvey

Volume : VIII, Issue : X, October - 2019

Comparison of response to treatment of otomycosis using topical betadine and clotrimazole drops

Rajendra K. Teharia, V. P. Narvey

Abstract :

Introduction: Otomycosis is the fungal infection of EAC (External Auditory Canal) that is very commonly seen in Ear , Nose and Throat clinics .Local deidement and antifungals , topical or systemic is the treatment of choice but recurrences are very common and resistant to treatment. Methods: Total 220 patients, divided into two groups each 110 in �A� and �B� were subjected to betadine (povidone - iodine )10% solution and Clotrimazole (1 %) drops treatment and response of treatment assessed on 5th , 10th and 20th day and analyzed. Results : Out of 110 patients in each group on 5th day 21.8 % patients in group �A�, and 23.6 % in group �B� showed no response. 70.9 % in group �A� and 72.7 % in group �B� were showed good response at evaluation of 20th day of treatment. Conclusion : In our study, betadine (10% solution) and Clotrimazole (1 %) drops were equally effective in treatment of otomycosis. Betadine(10% solution) is low cost, non-ototoxic , nonresistant and equally effective in bacterial and fungal infection. That�s why this study support betadine 10% solution as treatment of choice for otomycosis specially in developing countries .