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Otitis externa: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

By Dr. Ethan Ito, DO · · Ear, Nose and Throat

This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Ear, Nose and Throat service line explains otitis externa in plain language.

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Topic: otitis externa. An external ear disease that involves inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal. It can be caused by active bacterial or fungal infections.

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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.