Ear Revival Clinic

02/06/2026

Ever seen what can grow inside an ear? 🍄👂

These are two cases of otomycosis — fungal infection of the ear canal — captured through our video otoscope.

📷 Image 1: White, fluffy fungal growth completely blocking the ear canal. This client came in with itching, discomfort, and a feeling of fullness.

📷 Image 2: A more advanced fungal and bacterial infection with distinctive black spores visible throughout the canal. These dark spores are a hallmark of Aspergillus niger, one of the most common fungi found in ear infections.

Fungal ear infections are more common than people realise, especially in warm, humid climates like Perth. They can be caused by moisture trapped in the ear canal, overuse of cotton buds, or prolonged use of ear drops or hearing aids. Symptoms often include persistent itching, discomfort, a blocked feeling, and sometimes dark or discoloured discharge.

We use micro-suction to carefully clear the fungal debris from the canal, then refer you back to your GP with a detailed clinical report and video otoscopy images so they can prescribe the right antifungal treatment. Clearing the canal first means the medication can actually reach where it needs to go.

If your ears are itchy, uncomfortable, or just don’t feel right — don’t ignore it. Call us and we can usually see you the same day.

📍 Kiora Clinic, 15 Dean St, Claremont
📞 0487 901 720
🌐 www.earrevival.au

22/05/2026

Video otoscopy lets us (and you) see exactly what’s going on and sometimes the story is bigger than a bit of ear wax.

🌊 Image 1 — Exostoses, aka “surfer’s ear”
Those two smooth mounds nearly meeting in the middle? Bony outgrowths of the ear canal caused by years of cold water and wind exposure. Common in surfers, divers, and open-water swimmers (yes, even at Cottesloe in winter). They narrow the canal, trap water and wax, and set the stage for recurrent infections. They don’t go away on their own.

🪨 Image 2 — An osteoma
A single, rounded bony growth attached by a narrow stalk to the canal wall. Unlike exostoses, osteomas are usually solitary, one-sided, and not linked to cold water exposure — they’re a benign bone tumour that just… grows. Most are picked up incidentally during an ear exam. Small ones often need no treatment, but larger ones can trap wax, affect hearing, or need surgical removal if they’re causing problems.

The quick version: exostoses = multiple, both ears, surfer’s ear. Osteoma = single, one ear, just bad luck. Both need someone who can see what they’re working around before any instrument goes near the canal.

Book a microsuction appointment in Claremont or a home visit Perth-wide 🔗 www.earrevival.au

19/05/2026

14/04/2026

Blocked ears are more common than you think — and more treatable than you might expect.

BEFORE: Complete wax occlusion — muffled hearing, that frustrating fullness, weeks of just putting up with it.

AFTER: Canal clear, hearing restored. Some residual flaking post-suction is completely normal — the ear takes care of the rest naturally.

We use video otoscopy so you can see exactly what’s going on, before and after. No guessing. No surprises.

Experience the simple joy of clear ears — and all the little sounds you’ve been missing.

Claremont | Home visits available

Book at www.earrevival.au