Otomycosis
Conditions
Keywords
Otomycosis, predisposing factor
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to explore the risk factors of fungal otitis externa in the fungal otitis externa patients The main question it aims to answer is: What behaviors lead to the occurrence of fungal otitis externa? Participants will complete a detailed questionnaire survey. If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare the healthy group and the disease group to see if there are any differences.
Interventions
OTHERexposures
exposures: Ear cleaning, swimming, wearing earphones, diabetes, immunosuppression, antibiotic ear drops, narrowing of the external auditory canal, etc.
Sponsors
Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Symptoms in the case group include tinnitus, ear fullness or blockage, itching, ear pain, discharge, and hearing loss. Physical examination reveals the presence of hyphae, scabs, secretions, masses, pus, red skin, erosion, swelling, or granulation in the ear canal. Laboratory fungal cultures must be positive. The control group does not have the aforementioned ear symptoms and has not sought medical attention for ear-related symptoms.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with otitis media, tympanic membrane perforation, or post-radiotherapy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Odds Ratio | 1month | The ratio of exposed to non-exposed individuals in the case group divided by the ratio of exposed to non-exposed individuals in the control group. |
Countries
China
Contacts
Primary ContactChunsheng Ye
Outcome results
None listed