<s>[INST] Hello doctor,I have got an ear itching five days before and went to a doctor. The doctor has told me that my ear got affected with fungus and prescribed Otinex ear drops. I continued that for three days. Initially, I got pain and liquid discharge from ears. Now, pain has gone but slight liquid discharge and ear block is still there. Kindly provide suggestions. [/INST] Hello. Did your doctor look into the ear using an otoscope or endoscope? If so, and then he diagnosed as fungus then it is fine. In that case, continue the drops for a week and wait. Do not let water enter the ear while taking bath or swimming. In my set up, I give Ciplox (Ciprofloxacin) and Candid (Clotrimazole and Lidocaine) ear drops for fungus. We avoid combination drops. If not, then it is advisable to not put any drops unless we know for sure there is no eardrum perforation. Do write back to us if you need any further support. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> </s>