28th October 2020

A 73-year-old gentleman complains of right ear itch and hearing loss

A 73-year-old gentleman complains of right ear itch and hearing loss. His audiogram reveals mild bilateral presbycusis and right-sided sensorineural hearing loss. Otoscopy of the right ear found an erythematous ear canal with evidence of trauma along the walls and mild otorrhoea. The tympanic membrane was not visible as there was cerumen obstructing the view.

Which THREE of the following are the most appropriate in the management of this condition? Select THREE options only.