title: Practical guide to otitis externa.
abstract: 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.
authors: Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga.
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authors: Boustred
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*