Pharmacist and Doctor Remove Live Fly from Woman’s Ear in Tel Aviv Medical Center

A routine visit to a pharmacy in Tel Aviv-Yafo turned dramatic when a woman discovered a live fly trapped inside her ear. The patient, identified only as M., had come to the Clalit Health Services medical center to collect her regular prescriptions but complained to the pharmacist, Inga, about an irritating sensation in her ear. Recognizing the seriousness of the complaint, Inga immediately involved the clinic manager, Dr. Abd Rabo Abu Gama, to examine the ear.

Using medical equipment, Dr. Abu Gama found a whole fly lodged deep in the ear canal, which had caused two small wounds responsible for the patient’s discomfort. He carefully flushed the ear and extracted the insect intact. The doctor warned that such insect intrusions, though rare, are more common during summer and cautioned against self-removal attempts, especially using cotton swabs, which can worsen injuries or push the insect deeper.

The patient received local treatment to prevent infection and was scheduled for follow-up care. Both medical staff emphasized the importance of seeking professional help promptly to avoid complications from foreign objects in the ear.