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Symptoms
Chidren and adolescents with otitis externa often have been diving or swimming for long periods of time, especially i...
Causes
Chidren and adolescents with otitis externa often have been diving or swimming for long periods of time, especially i...
Tests
Diagnosis of uncomplicated otitis externa is usually quite simple. The symptoms alone, of ear pain worsened by any to...
Treatments
Otitis externa us usually not a dangerous condition and often clears up by itself within a few days. To aid in the he...
Alternative Therapies
Mullein ( Verbascum thapsus ) oil has anti-inflammatory properties and may be apppied to the infected ear canal (one ...
Complications
The prognosis is excellent for otitis externa, for it is usually easily treated. Basic treatment measures will cure 9...
Prevention
Swimming in polluted water and in pools or hot tubs without good chlorine and pH control should be avoided. Keeping t...
Doctor Specialties
The doctor should be called if any of the following symptoms are present: pain in an ear with or without fever persis...
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