. . . "I am fearful of 2 things:In the unexamined ear, which may be otitis externa, either Auralgan otic solution (a combination product of antipyrine, benzocaine, and oxyquinolone sulfate dissolved in dehydrated glycerin [Wyeth-Ayerst, Philadelphia, Pa]) or olive oil may complicate the problem.In the case of acute otitis media the use of either substance, especially olive oil, which enters the middle ea" .