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(H60.8) Other otitis externa
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451 286 in individuals diagnosis other otitis externa confirmed
2 290 deaths with diagnosis other otitis externa
1% mortality rate associated with the disease other otitis externa
Diagnosis other otitis externa is diagnosed Men are 5.89% more likely than Women
238 931
Men receive the diagnosis other otitis externa
1 318 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other otitis externa
972 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other otitis externa - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features other otitis externa
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other otitis externa - what does this mean
Other otitis externa is an infection of the external ear canal caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. it is usually caused by water getting trapped in the ear canal and creating a moist environment which allows the organisms to grow and cause infection. symptoms include pain, itching, discharge, and hearing loss. treatment may include antibiotics, antifungals, or topical medications.
What happens during the disease - other otitis externa
Other otitis externa is an inflammatory condition of the outer ear caused by a variety of factors, including prolonged exposure to water, trauma, infection, and the use of hearing aids or other items that block the ear canal. it is characterized by redness, swelling, and pain in the affected area, and is often accompanied by itching, discharge, and hearing loss. treatment usually involves the use of antibiotics and/or topical medications to reduce inflammation and pain. in some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove any blockages or to treat underlying infections.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the ear and surrounding area
- Audiometry
- Tympanometry
- Imaging studies such as CT scan or MRI
- Allergy tests
- Blood tests
- Culture of the ear discharge
- Skin biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the Other Otitis Externa
- Take prescribed antibiotics
- Apply warm compresses to the affected ear
- Use over-the-counter pain relievers
- Avoid swimming
- Use ear drops to reduce inflammation and pain
- Clean the ear canal regularly
- Change the dressing on the ear regularly
- Avoid using cotton swabs in the ear
- Avoid using hair dryers to dry the ear
- Avoid using ear plugs or headphones
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other otitis externa - Prevention
To prevent other otitis externa, it is important to keep the ears dry and clean, avoid swimming in polluted waters, avoid using cotton swabs to clean the ear canal, avoid using hearing aids or ear plugs that do not fit properly, and avoid using products that contain irritating chemicals in the ear.