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Otitis Externa Definition
Common names:
  • Ear Canal Infection
  • Ear Infection Canal
  • External Ear Infection
  • Infected Ear Canal
  • Otitis Externa
  • Outer Ear Infection
  • Swimmers Ear
A person with otitis externa has inflammation of the ear canal, usually due to an infection. Symptoms often include ear pain, ear discharge, and swelling of the ear canal. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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