Otitis externa. Issue 6 (June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dickson, Emma
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 11:Issue 6(2018:Jun.)
• Page Start: 298
• Page End: 304
• Publication Date: 2018-06
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1755738018763227
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

Otitis externa is inflammation of the external auditory meatus. It is a common, acute and chronic presentation to general practice, with around 10% of the population suffering at least one episode. Pain and itching are common symptoms and affect quality of life. Identifying the cause of otitis externa can be a challenge. This article considers different presentations of otitis externa, their diagnosis and management in primary care.