Otitis Externa
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- Presentations vary depending on cause
- Itchiness of canal, ulcers on the externa auditory canal, inflamed canal, occasional discharge from canal
- Otoscopy to assess the canal and tympanic membrane. Inflamed external ear (auricle and external auditory canal)
Bacterial otitis externa
Aural toilet with boric acid and acetic acid
| Medicine | Adult dose | Frequency | Duration | |
|
|
ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone ear drops |
3 drops | twice daily | 7 days |
|
or |
chloramphenicol and dexamethasone ear drops |
3 drops | twice daily | 7 days |
|
or |
boric acid 1% ear drops |
3 drops | twice daily | 7 days |
|
or |
acetic acid ear drops |
3 drops | twice daily | 7 days |
Systemic Antibiotics are indicated for severe Otitis Externa
|
|
Medicine |
Adult dose |
Frequency |
Duration |
|
|
amoxicillin po |
500mg |
3 times a day |
7-10 days |
|
or |
ciprofloxacin po |
500mg |
twice daily |
7-10 days |