Otitis Externa
Also known as: OE; Otomycosis (when it occurs from Detrimental Fungi infections); Swimmer's Ear (when it occurs in swimmers)
Description
Otitis Externa is Inflammation of the canal between the Eardrum and the external opening of the Ear (the external auditory meatus).
It usually occurs after swimming in contaminated Water or during hot, humid weather.
It can also occur after trauma to the Ear Canal that permits Detrimental Microorganisms to gain entrance. This often occurs after attempts at cleaning the ear with a cotton swab, or other utensil.
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Minerals
Silver (infused into the ear canal as Eardrops) may treat Otitis Externa. [1]
Prescribed Medications
The usual treatment for Otitis Externa is Eardrops or Ear Ointment containing Pharmaceutical Antibiotics. Antibiotics used in Eardrops and Ear Ointment for Otitis Externa include:
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