Otomycosis can affect hearing, either by infecting the eardrum area or narrowing the ear canal. An individual may experience reduced hearing overall, a bit of an echo, or muted sound. Fungal infection of the ear can also cause ringing and a feeling of fullness. Treatment of the infection should reverse any effect on hearing, in most cases.

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