to analyze the clinical characteristics, types of Fungal Infections, and comparison of the efficacy of patient self-application versus physician application of triamcinolone acetonide econazole cream in otomycosis treatment.

The study analyzes the clinical characteristics, including symptoms and physical examinations, as well as the types of fungal infections. It compares the efficacy of patient self-application versus physician application of triamcinolone acetonide econazole cream in treating otomycosis two weeks after starting treatment. Furthermore, the study also compares the recurrence rates six months after treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1.The chief complaint was ear discomfort, including tinnitus, a feeling of blockage or fullness, pruritis, otalgia, otorrhea and decreased hearing; 2. Physical examination findings:presence of fungal hyphae or accumulations that appear creamy or cheese-like or resembling abnormal earwax (crusts, films) , skin redness, erosion, swelling, or granulation tissue within the ear canal; 3. Positive results in fungal culture.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The exclusion criteria included otitis media, tympanic membrane perforation, and conditions post-radiotherapy.

The data will be available within six months after the completion of the study and will remain accessible for at least ten years.

The data will be open to peer-reviewed researchers. Researchers requesting access to the data must submit a research proposal and pass our review process. All data requestors must also adhere to a data use agreement.