ABSTRACT
From April 2003 to September 2004, 59 ears from 55 patients received suction clearance and topical miconazole 2% (regimen 1) and in September 2004 to December 2005, 64 ears from 58 patients received the same combinations plus acidic drops [acetic acid 3% (v/ v) in 97% ethanol]. The mean age of patients treated with regimen 1 was 35.76+/-16 years and in regimen 2 was 37.98+/-15 years. Aspergilus sp and Candida sp were seen in 35 (59.3%) and 24 (40.7%) cases treated with regimen 1 and in 43 (67.2%) and 21 (32.8%) cases treated in regimen 2, respectively. Relapse occurred in 2 (3.4%) ears treated with regimen 1, but none in cases treated with regimen 2 (p=0.228). The findings reveal that there were no statistically significant differences between the two regimens and both may be used for the treatment of otomycosis.