Acute otitis externa.
Acute otitis externa is a common presenting disorder seen in many primary care offices. Serious complications may be avoided by appropriate diagnosis and treatment. This article will summarize the basic anatomy and physiology of the external auditory canal, the pathophysiology and microbiology of acute otitis externa, the clinical presentation and diagnosis of this disease, and its potential complications and treatment.
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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Jenny C
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Amedee
Ronald G
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D000208:Acute Disease; D004431:Ear, External / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control