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Allergic otitis externa.

S Sood1, D R Strachan, A Tsikoudas

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK.

Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences
|August 10, 2002
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Allergic otitis externa, often caused by topical medications, requires patch testing for diagnosis. Treatment involves allergen avoidance and using low-allergy potential preparations to manage this persistent ear condition.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Allergology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Chronic otitis externa typically responds to topical treatments and aural toilet.
  • Persistent cases warrant consideration of allergic otitis externa.
  • Sensitization to topical otic medications, known as secondary contact otitis, is a frequent complication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight allergic otitis externa as a differential diagnosis for refractory cases.
  • To emphasize the role of patch testing in identifying allergens.
  • To guide otolaryngologists in selecting appropriate topical treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations and treatment outcomes for chronic otitis externa.
  • Discussion of diagnostic approaches, including patch testing.

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  • Analysis of common sensitizing agents in otic preparations and external factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Topical aminoglycosides are identified as common sensitizers.
    • Neomycin is frequently implicated in allergic reactions.
    • Primary contact otitis can result from earrings and hearing aid molds.

    Conclusions:

    • Allergic otitis externa should be suspected in treatment-resistant cases.
    • Patch testing is crucial for diagnosing allergic otitis externa.
    • Treatment involves allergen identification, avoidance, and use of hypoallergenic topical agents.