title: The diagnosis and management of the discharging ear.
abstract: Ear discharge is a relatively common symptom and reflects a range of pathology. Time given to aural toilet is well spent as it allows a more precise diagnosis and better access for the therapeutic agents.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents