Otitis externa - prevention

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  • pain

  • pulling on the pinna

  • discharge

  • itchy

  • dull hearing

symptoms

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  • ear trauma

  • chemical - hairspray

  • moist environment - swimming

  • skin conditions

causes

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  • Aquaear drops

  • 4-6 drops in the ear before swimming

  • this will prevent an active infection and maintain the ear’s pH

  • make sure ear is dry when using

treatment

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  • stored at room temp

  • for 28 days

storage

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  • irritation to the ear

adverse effects

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  • severe pain

  • dark/brownish colour discharge

  • beating sensation in mastoid region

  • symptoms present after 7 days of OTC

  • fever

referral points

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  • make sure to keep the ears as dry as possible

  • dont try to put objects in the ear including cotton buds as it could worsen an active infection

  • ear plugs during swimming

lifestyle points

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  • inflammation of the external ear canal due to excess moisture, this results in an active infection

describing otitis externa