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Otitis externa

Otitis externa Otitis externa is inflammation of the external auditory meatus. It is a common, acute and chronic presentation to general practice, with around 10% of the population suffering at least one episode. Pain and itching are common symptoms and affect quality of life. Identifying the cause of otitis externa can be a challenge. This article considers different presentations of otitis externa, their diagnosis and management in primary care. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice SAGE

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Publisher
SAGE
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2018
ISSN
1755-7380
eISSN
1755-7399
DOI
10.1177/1755738018763227
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Abstract

Otitis externa is inflammation of the external auditory meatus. It is a common, acute and chronic presentation to general practice, with around 10% of the population suffering at least one episode. Pain and itching are common symptoms and affect quality of life. Identifying the cause of otitis externa can be a challenge. This article considers different presentations of otitis externa, their diagnosis and management in primary care.

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InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practiceSAGE

Published: Jun 1, 2018

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