Welp, the results are in. My right ear has a case of athlete’s foot. I can now state with some authority that an ear-based fungal infection is both uncomfortable and frustrating.
There is a possibility the infection is related to
psoriasis, which I have been battling in on-and-off fashion for a couple of
years now. Psoriasis, despite its spelling challenges, is an
autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks
healthy skin cells. Both genetic predisposition and environmental triggers are
believed to play a role in its onset. In most cases, it presents as a scaly
rash that is irritating but not severely debilitating.
The fungal ear infection is a bit more of a barroom
brawler. I was informed today that it may take several weeks to beat down the
infection. Several more trips to the physician may also be required. For now, I
am an ear-drop warrior and still not hearing things very well. So, if you
happen to see people yelling at me, they’re not being mean—they just want to
make sure I hear them properly.
—Mitchell Hegman
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