title: Infections of the external ear.
abstract: Otitis externa is one of the most common conditions seen in the otolaryngology practice. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from those that cause mild inflammation and discomfort to those that are life-threatening. The management of these conditions requires a clear understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ear canal, the microbiology of pathogens and familiarity with the clinical presentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Y K
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Ong
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chee
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005667:Furunculosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy