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Otitis Externa.

Susanne Wiegand¹, Reinhard Berner, Antonius Schneider

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig; Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, TU Dresden; Institute of General Practice, Technical University of Munich; HNO-Praxis Lundershausen, Erfurt.

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Effective treatment of otitis externa requires accurate diagnosis of acute, chronic, or necrotizing forms. Prompt, targeted therapies for ear infections can prevent complications and progression to chronic disease.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Otitis externa, an inflammation of the outer ear canal, affects 10% of the population.
It presents in acute, chronic, and necrotizing forms, each requiring specific management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on otitis externa diagnosis and treatment.
To emphasize the importance of accurate assessment for effective management.

Main Methods:

Selective literature search of relevant publications.
Synthesis of findings on acute, chronic, and necrotizing otitis externa.

Main Results:

Acute otitis externa treatment involves analgesia, ear canal cleansing, and topical antiseptics/antimicrobials.
Topical antimicrobials improve cure rates; corticosteroids reduce swelling and erythema.
Oral antibiotics are reserved for severe or complicated cases, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with uncontrolled diabetes.
Chronic otitis externa is often linked to underlying skin conditions.
Malignant otitis externa is a severe, life-threatening infection primarily affecting elderly, diabetic, or immunosuppressed patients.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis of otitis externa subtypes is crucial for initiating effective, targeted treatment.
Timely intervention can prevent complications and reduce the incidence of chronic disease.