Otitis externa
EBM Guidelines
Dec 2, 2019 • Latest change Jun 25, 2018
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- Topical treatment is used to manage both acute and chronic otitis externa; this consists of thorough cleaning of the external auditory canal (ear canal) and the application of ear drops or ointment.
- The patient should be given information regarding the causative and aggravating factors.
- In persistent cases, the possibility of fungal infection, allergy and malignant tumours should be considered.
- Remember the possibility of malignant otitis externa in a patient with general symptoms and suffering from pain, as well as in cases refractory to treatment.
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