Several etiologies can cause otorrhea (drainage from the ear). Most of the time, otorrhea is caused by simple earwax or water that has entered the external ear canal (EAC) during swimming or a shower.

What is external auditory canal? All about its structure, disorders, and infections The external auditory canal conducts sound and protects inner ear structures. Disorders include congenital atresia, ...

Many conditions predispose to the development of AOE. Among the most common risk factors is prolonged exposure to water, from swimming or other water-based activities, or through long-term exposure to ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fera Pharmaceuticals announces the acquisition of an investigational new drug to treat fungal otitis externa (FOE). In a Phase 2 pilot study, Itraconazole topical ...

Canine otitis externa is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the external ear canal of dogs. It is a multifactorial disorder where bacterial and fungal pathogens, notably Pseudomonas ...

Ear infection is common in children, with most experiencing at least one infection by age 3 years. Differential diagnosis of the various types is essential for appropriate treatment and resolution of ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Hearing loss is classified into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed (when conductive and sensorineural hearing loss co-occur). Conductive ...

Otitis externa, or swimmer’s ear, is inflammation and irritation in the outer ear. People can treat mild cases with antibiotic drops, but infectious cases may need oral antibiotic medication.

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MDMedically reviewed by John Carew, MD Self-care for otitis externa (swimmer's ear) can be used to treat mild symptoms caused by this inflammation and infection of ...