Otitis externa, also commonly referred as Swimmer’s Ear, is an inflammatory condition that affects the external ear canal, which is the passage that connects the eardrum to the outer visible ear. The ...

Acute external otitis or otitis externa – more commonly called swimmer’s ear – is an infection that affects the outer ear canal, the section outside your eardrum. It was given the name “swimmer’s ear” ...

ENT consultant Dr Richard Morgan offers his hints on managing this persistent and troublesome primary care problem 1. It's important to distinguish acute otitis externa from otitis media and other ...

The etiology of otitis externa is probably as varied as the treatments that have been recommended. With the present adequate antibacterial and anti-fungal agents the anti-infectious approach has about ...

Swimmer's ear, or acute otitis externa (AOE), is an inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal that may or may not include the auricle. [1] It is a common health problem that is seen ...

Many conditions predispose to the development of AOE. Among the most common risk factors is prolonged exposure to water, from swimming or other water-based activities, or through long-term exposure to ...

Upon examination, the patient’s external ear canal was found to be inflamed, red, and swollen, and she was subsequently diagnosed with otitis externa. A recently published report describes the case of ...

There are many people who suffer from pain in their ears even with a gentle touch. Ear infections, though might not look very serious, can have serious repercussions like decreased or loss of hearing.

Background: Otitis externa has a lifetime prevalence of 10% and can arise in acute, chronic, and necrotizing forms. Methods: This review is based on publications retrieved by a selective search of the ...

Invasive external otitis occurs almost exclusively in patients with longstanding diabetes. Except for occasional cases, the etiologic agent has been Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We report a case caused by ...

Prevent unnecessary buildup of moisture in the ear by using a shower cap while bathing. Allow it to cover the ears so as to prevent water, soap or shampoo from entering. If your ears do get wet, try ...