How do i know if an ear infection is fungal or bacterial?

I have had a nasty ear infection in my right ear for about a month. I have tried everything from grapefruit seed extract to tea tree oil and hydrogen peroxide but it has only helped. But now i notice a bad smell when i put my finger in my ear.
I dont want to use antibiotics because if it is a fungal infection, it will get worse but how do i tell?

I dont want to see a doctor because they always got it wrong with my sister's ear infections (she had reacurring ones for years)

I don't think anyone makes a home test to find out if you have an infection, fungal or otherwise in your ear. But since even the slightest infection could cause permanant damage or hearing loss, I would suggest that you see a doctor.

Go see the doctor that diagnosed your sister's ear problem correctly, he will at least have a family medical history to work with.

I'm going to go out on a limb on this one...

See a doctor?

see a doctor !!! NOW

It could be just a bacterial ear infection...if peroxide hasn't helped by now, you're gonna have to get to the doctor; especially if you have an odor...could progress to pus-like oozing if you don't get it treated.

hey dude.Its best to check out a doc n see what he saes. It may turn out to be a serious infecton. By the way,does pus ooze out from ur ears?If the pus is causng the smell,its serious.

see a doctor

Very simple: ask your Doctor