 [ Symptoms ] is it possible to get thrush in ear my granddaughter has been told she may have thrush in her ear and the ent is going to use the purple liquid on her next visit is this even possible and how would she have gotten it [ Disease ] thrush is yeastfungus and yeast can take up residence in any warm damp moist place your grand daughter is case the ear canal was it so yes it is possible and happens quite often since yeast is airborne i have no idea how she got it remember that yeastfungus can also cause diaper rashes athlete is foot and ringworm not just vaginal infections