ReviewCanadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien2024
Approach to otitis externa.
Review in Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Otitis Externa in a Newborn After Waterbirth-A Case Report Followed by a Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The effect of silver nitrate versus clotrimazole in treatment of otomycosis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Otitis externa.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2026Article
- Reducing the environmental impact of medications and improving patient outcomes using the ECO-Rx framework.Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien · 2026Review
- The Importance of Ear Canal Microbiota and Earwax in the Prevention of Outer Ear Infections.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Clinico-microbiological assessment of necrotizing otitis externa in subjects with diabetes mellitus in India.Bioinformation · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo provide family physicians with a practical evidence-based approach to management of otitis externa. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: The approach described is based on MEDLINE and PubMed literature published between 1993 and 2023. MAIN MESSAGE: Otitis externa is diffuse inflammation of the external auditory canal and typically occurs from moisture exposure and trauma. Management focuses on eliminating infection, pain management, education, and preventing recurrence. The primary treatment of uncomplicated otitis externa is topical. Complicated presentations may require additional systemic therapy.
conclusionHistory taking and physical examination can help differentiate among acute, chronic, and necrotizing otitis externa. At-risk populations, typically those who are immunosuppressed, are more likely to develop necrotizing otitis externa and should be carefully monitored.
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