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Review
. 2014 Mar;41(1):1-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2013.10.001. Epub 2013 Dec 7.

Otitis externa

Jennifer Wipperman  1
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Review

Otitis externa

Jennifer Wipperman. Prim Care. 2014 Mar.

Abstract

Acute otitis externa (AOE) is most often infectious in origin, and can be easily treated with a combination of topical antibiotic and steroid preparations. Systemic antibiotics are rarely needed for AOE. Chronic otitis externa (COE) can be more difficult to treat, but if an underlying cause can be identified this condition can often be successfully managed. In both AOE and COE, prevention is fundamental. If patients are able to avoid precipitating factors, future episodes can often be averted.

Keywords: Acute otitis externa; Antibiotics; Chronic otitis externa; Topical steroids.

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