Abstract:Objective To provide a scientific basis for standardized treatment of otomycosis externa via analyzing the clinical characteristics, pathogen distribution and treatment of this disease.Methods Clinical data of 91 patients with otomycosis externa between Jan 2018 and Dec 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. Secretions were collected for fungal smear microscopy and culture test, fungal identification was performed with cotton blue solution.Results The major symptoms and signs of the 91 patients included ear stuffy and itching (100%), hearing loss (63%) and tympanic membrane perforation (19.78%). The pathogenic fungi were Aspergillus niger (43%), Aspergillus terreus (21%) and Candida (12%), which were highly sensitive to azole drugs. Infection was completely resolved in 51 cases (56.04%), improved in 36 (39.56%) and unchanged in 4 (4.40%), with a total effective rate of 95.60%.Conclusions The most prevalent fungal pathogens of otomycosis externa are Aspergillus and Candida species. Topical treatment including thorough removal of fungal crusts and clumps and anti-fungal creams is effective.