title: Otitis externa in general practice.
abstract: Otitis externa seen in general practice is most commonly bacterial in origin and is readily diagnosed and treated if a few simple guidelines are followed. These guidelines are discussed with emphasis on distinguishing the condition from otitis media, performing adequate ear toilet and choosing appropriate topical medications and vehicles for their application.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical School, University of Queensland, Herston.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yelland
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents