#otitis externa

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[ricisidro]

I got a pimple inside my ear according to the ENT doctor who examined me with the use of an otoscope.

Treatment for a pimple in the ear includes home remedy Aplosyn otic solution 5ml ear drops to be applied 3 drops, 3 times daily, for 2 weeks.

#pimple #ear #earinfection #otitis #otitisexterna #bacterialinfection

[zdravljeirecepti]

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[minutemedwalkinclinic]

Understanding Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear): A Comprehensive Guide

Ever experienced that nagging ear pain after a refreshing swim? You might be dealing with otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer’s ear. At MinuteMed Walk In Clinic in Lafayette, LA, we’re here to unravel the mysteries of this condition and guide you toward relief. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about otitis externa, from its causes and symptoms to prevention and treatment.

What is Otitis Externa?

Otitis externa is an inflammation of the outer ear canal. It’s often caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming, creating a moist environment that promotes bacterial growth. But it’s not just swimmers who are affected—anyone can get it.

[vedicarehealth1]

How to prevent swimmer’s ear?

Swimmer’s ear or Otitis externa is an infection, irritation, and inflammation in your outer ear canal. It is a condition that often happens to children or swimmers of any age. It is not contagious (spread from person to person). This painful condition can be prevented by taking a few precautions.

Here are some effective ways to prevent swimmer's ear:

Keep your ears dry- Use earplugs or a swim cap to block water entry while swimming or showering

Dry ears thoroughly- After water contact, drain out the water by tilting your head to each side and gently dry the outer ear with a towel or a hair dryer on a low setting.

Avoid inserting objects- Do not use cotton swabs or other objects that can damage the ear canal and promote bacterial growth.

Use ear drops- Certain ear drops can help dry out excess moisture and maintain ear health.

Keep the ear hygienic- Clean your ears regularly by gently washing the outer ear. Avoid aggressive cleaning that can disrupt the natural balance of ear wax.

Following these practices can significantly reduce the risk of developing swimmer's ear, keeping ears healthy and infection-free.

[manuelnunezmd]

Ear Care 101: Protecting Your Ears from Painful Infections

Suffering from a painful, irritating ear infection? Don't let swimmer's ear ruin your summer! Discover insider tips to prevent, recognize, and treat this pesky condition. Our comprehensive guide empowers you with self-care strategies for relief!

Introduction Otitis externa, commonly known as “swimmer’s ear,” is an infection of the outer ear canal. This condition can cause significant discomfort and pain, affecting daily activities and overall well-being. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the basics of otitis externa, how to prevent it, self-care tips, when to seek medical advice, and typical treatments that healthcare providers…

[entvasantvihar]

Otitis externa, also called swimmer’s ear, is inflammation of the ear canal. It often presents with ear pain, swelling of the ear canal, and occasionally decreased hearing.Typically there is pain on movement of the outer ear or on touching the ear.

Otitis externa may be acute (lasting less than six weeks) or chronic (lasting more than three months).

 Acute cases are typically due to bacterial infection, and chronic cases are often due to allergies and autoimmune disorders.The most common cause of Otitis externa is bacterial. Risk factors for acute cases include swimming, minor trauma from cleaning, using hearing aids and ear plugs, and other skin problems, such as seborrhoea (dandruff), psoriasis and dermatitis.

People with diabetes are at risk of a severe form of disease called malignant otitis externa. This disease causes progressive destruction of external ear tissues and can spread deep inside the ear. Diagnosis is based on the signs and symptoms.Culturing the ear canal may be useful in chronic or severe cases. Pain is severe and is usually indicative of an active disease. Controlling the blood sugar and giving prolonged appropriate antibiotics is the treatment of choice.

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[medfirstentcenter]

Otitis externa, also called swimmer’s ear, is inflammation of the ear canal. It often presents with ear pain, swelling of the ear canal, and occasionally decreased hearing.Typically there is pain on movement of the outer ear or on touching the ear.

Otitis externa may be acute (lasting less than six weeks) or chronic (lasting more than three months).

Acute cases are typically due to bacterial infection, and chronic cases are often due to allergies and autoimmune disorders.The most common cause of Otitis externa is bacterial.

Risk factors for acute cases include swimming, minor trauma from cleaning, using hearing aids and ear plugs, and other skin problems, such as seborrhoea (dandruff), psoriasis and dermatitis.

People with diabetes are at risk of a severe form of disease called malignant otitis externa. This disease causes progressive destruction of external ear tissues and can spread deep inside the ear. 

Diagnosis is based on the signs and symptoms.Culturing the ear canal may be useful in chronic or severe cases. Pain is severe and is usually indicative of an active disease. Controlling the blood sugar and giving prolonged appropriate antibiotics is the treatment of choice.

For Treatment Book Appointment at +919871150032

[themindelectricdemo4]

just to document my pain right now: HEADACHE all over... TOOTHACHE in my left wisdom tooth... EARACHE in my left ear... VINE BOOM after VINE BOOM after VINE BOOM

[straycatj]

昨日Ｊさんの細菌性外耳炎経過診察の際に茶志朗丸のウ◯チを持参、検査の結果寄生虫は居らず。

屋内で２週間強、随分硬めになってきてましたし、臭いも落ち着いてきてましたので⭕️

しかし大きい猫さんはウ◯チも大きいのですね…

なおＪさんの耳は快癒でございます。

Yesterday, we brought Chashiromaru's poop to J's bacterial otitis externa follow-up examination, and as a result of the examination there were no parasites. He had been indoors for more than two weeks, so it had become much firmer and the smell had calmed down. However, big cats have big poo...

And I have to tell you J's ears are healing well.

[scientia-rex]

Going to start a hash marks on the wall kind of approach to how often people get on my "rinse out your ears and then dry them" post to tell me I don't know ears.

Buddy, I would bet money, a lot of money, that I have looked in more ears than you. I have seen more cases of swimmer's ear than you. I have seen more cases of middle ear infection than you. I know the difference between otitis externa and otitis media, which I bet a whole lot of these commenters don't. You know why? Because I'm a family doctor. Which is right! in! the post! And everything I know about ears I learned from otolaryngologists, because they give lectures in medical school and in residency and then I spent quality time with one in residency as well. I had one real asshole literally say "don't trust a family doctor, they don't know anything about ears!" and then say something demonstrably wrong about how otitis media works.

It's so exhausting! Guys! I know you can't see me through the screen here, but I assure you, I am a tired forty-year-old doctor who happens to have been on tumblr for the last 12 (13?) years. You can go back and read my journey into and through medical school and residency if you so desire. I'm not on here because I migrated here as a practicing doc, I'm here because Newsflash, I've been here all along, asshole!

[bunnywip]

𝘼-𝙕 𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝙊𝙁 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀𝙎/𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎𝙀𝙎 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙁𝙄𝘾/𝙒𝙃𝙐𝙈𝙋

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[nerdgirlnarrates]

Now the fluoroquinolones go toe to toe! Both of these medications work by binding the topoisomerase IV/gyrase-DNA complex. Their most unique adverse effect is tendon rupture (avoid in kids and older adults!), and they shouldn't be used in myasthenia gravis patients as they can exacerbate the condition. Both can be used as post-exposure prophylaxis for anthrax. So which fluoroquinolone should move forward?

Ciprofloxacin: Of the fluoroquinolones, cipro has the best activity against both pseudomonas and gram negatives, notably the Enterobacteriaceae. It has a wide variety of uses, and among the most interesting (to me) are treatment of the plague and typhoid fever. On the more mundane side, it's mostly used for GI and GU infections. It can also be formulated as ophthalmic or otic drops for corneal ulcers/conjunctivitis and acute otitis externa, respectively. Beware though: it inhibits cytochrome P450, increasing the risk of drug interactions.

Levofloxacin: levo is considered a respiratory fluoroquinolone since it is mostly (but not exclusively) used for respiratory infections. While levo doesn't cover those fascinating bugs of plague and typhoid fever, it makes up for it by not inhibiting cytochrome P450. As with all fluoroquinolones, it should not be taken with dairy, as it can bind to the calcium and be rendered ineffective.

Vote for the best antibiotic

[monstercumhrt]

🚨 PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA PROPAGANDA🚨

Listen. I can't speak outside of my profession — people in human medicine, please feel free to chime in — but what I can say is this: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the bane of my existence in veterinary medicine.

You can smell a P. aeruginosa infection from across the room. It's the most distinctive scent. I am the only one in our hospital who volunteers to clean the ears of a patient infected with it, because my sense of smell is so poor... But this bacterium doesn't care — despite it all, it's scent still reaches me, and clings to my scrubs for the entire day. In particularly bad cases, I am barred from taking rooms for the rest of the day, lest I scare the clients away. I can only imagine the Hell that my coworkers must go through.

This is the only time I'll ever say this, but you don't even have to run a cytology to know what it is. But you know what we do run? Cultures. Because this son of a bitch is resistant to EVERYTHING. And it NEVER wants to go away. We have a patient who has had P. aeruginosa otitis externa for years, because it just keeps coming back. This bacterium strikes fear into the heart of every technician and veterinarian in the whole wide world.

And the worst part is? The owners never believe us on the first go. And so they don't come back for continued treatment... Until it returns in full force with a newfound resistance to the one antibiotic that actually worked well. And this infection is painful, beyond belief. There have been times where we've had to use lidocaine, while the patient is sedated -- to even clean the visible portion of the ear canal... Nevermind the inner canal.

I nominate Pseudomonas aeruginosa not because I love the bacterium, but because it's the only bacterium that has Demanded my respect and commanded my fear in such a way.

@bacteriashowdown

[moonblossom]

me: I am gonna get so much shit done this weekend. housework, wedding prep, cook, so productive. my body: did you mean "struck down with humidity-induced otitis externa?"

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WUSSAP GANGGG IM BACK FROM WAR

It's not covid, I just have otitis externa and smth smth respiratory infection