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Otitis Externa

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

耳围凹陷、耳痛、耳廓癣、乳突炎、听力减退、外耳道癣、耳鸣、耳垂里有硬疙瘩、疖肿、外耳道狭窄

The pathology of disease

Otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear canal, infective (bacterial/fungal) or eczematous, presenting with otalgia (worse on tragal pressure), itching, discharge, and canal edema. Treatment: clean the canal; topical antibiotic-steroid ear drops (or antifungal for otomycosis); keep the ear dry; oral antibiotics if cellulitis; avoid cotton swabs; watch for malignant otitis externa in diabetics/immunocompromised.

Common Symptoms

Otalgia/itch; canal edema/discharge; pain on tragus; post-swimming/cleaning

Causes and Pathogenesis

Infective/eczematous inflammation of the canal skin after moisture/trauma.

Treatment

Clean canal; topical antibiotic-steroid/antifungal drops; keep dry; oral antibiotics if cellulitis

Preventive Measures

Dry ears; avoid swabs; treat diabetes.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Otolaryngology (ENT) department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.