Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
otitis externa - Coggle Diagram
otitis externa
-
-
defination :
it is an infection that involves the auricle and the external ear canal. It begins in the skin lining of the ear canal and may cause inflamation that occludes the canal. If there is dermatitis, the auricle may also be affected
Clinical manifestations
ear pain, which can be severe
-
-
-
management
avoid getting your affected ear wet – wearing a shower cap while showering
Avoid swimming until the condition has fully cleared
remove any discharge or debris by gently swabbing your outer ear with cotton wool, being careful not to damage it
remove anything from your affected ear that may cause an allergic reaction, such as hearing aids, ear plugs and earrings
-
pathophysiology
Otitis externa is associated with infectious, inflammatory ear and head conditions. otitis externa will include erythema of the ear canal, along with eczema-like scaly, shedding of the skin. It also includes visible ear canal swelling, as well as potentially cellulitis of the pinna and otorrhea
-