Practical guide to otitis externa.
BACKGROUND
Otitis externa is a common condition in warm humid climates, hence the term tropical ear. It is more likely to occur in a population were swimming is a popular pastime.


OBJECTIVE
This article discusses otitis externa in terms of the clinicopathological categorisation. Its aim is to provide practical advice for the diagnosis, office management and prevention of this condition.


CONCLUSIONS
The key elements to successful treatment of otitis externa are appropriate microbiological diagnosis and meticulous management.
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Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga.
D001315:Australia; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*