Effective Management of Otitis Externa: Treatment Guide
Otitis Externa Management FAQ
How do I prevent otitis externa?
If you are prone to recurrent episodes of otitis externa, keeping water out of the ear may help to reduce the frequency of infections. When you swim or surf, use ear plugs to keep water out of your ears. However, avoid ear plugs that fit into the ear canal. Ear plugs which fit in the concha (the hollow bowl of the outer ear) are preferred.
Is there an article on acute otitis externa?
A more recent article on acute otitis externa is available. See patient information handout on otitis externa, written by the author of this article.
What is external otitis?
This topic last updated: Dec 01, 2023. External otitis, also known as otitis externa or swimmer's ear, refers to inflammation of the external auditory canal or auricle. This topic will focus on the treatment of external otitis. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of external otitis are discussed elsewhere.
What is the lifetime incidence of acute obstructive otitis erythematosis (AOE)?
AOE has a lifetime incidence of 10%.1,3,8 AOE is prevalent worldwide and is known to affect people of all age groups but is found to peak in the 5 - 14 year old age group and decline with increasing age.
Otitis Externa Management References
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What Is Otitis Externa Management
- https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2001/0301/p927.html
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/swimmers-ear
- https://eyeandear.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bacterial-Otitis-Externa-Clinical-Practice-Guideline.pdf
- https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/1304394/otitis-externa-guideline.pdf
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556055/
- https://clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-02/otitis-externa.pdf
- https://www.uptodate.com/contents/16516
- https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/5635a887-98bd-45c4-9546-248c13afc210/Acute-otitis-externa.aspx
- https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/external-ear-disorders/external-otitis-acute
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