otitis externa

Otitis externa. There are two forms - limited (furuncle of external auditory canal) and diffuse. Narrow otitis externa is the result of the introduction of infection (usually staphylococcus) in the hair follicles and sebaceous gland fibro-cartilaginous part of the external auditory canal, which is facilitated by minor injuries during handling in the ear with matches, pins and so on. D. Boils external auditory meatus more often in persons suffering from diabetes mellitus, gout, hypovitaminosis (A, C, group B). Sometimes the process can spread to the parotid tissue. Diffuse (diffuse) otitis externa develops mainly in chronic suppurative otitis media due to the introduction into the skin and subcutaneous fatty tissue of the auditory meatus of various bacteria and fungi (see. Otomycosis). Inflammation often extends to the eardrum.

Symptoms within. Ear pain, aggravated by pressure on the tragus, while pulling on the ear. Soreness at the opening of the mouth there is the localization of furuncle on the front wall. In acute diffuse otitis externa patients complain of itching and pain in the ear, purulent discharge with an unpleasant odor.

Diagnosis is based on otoscopy. The rumor is almost not affected.

Treatment. Introduction into the ear canal gauze turundas moistened with 70% alcohol, a hot compress, physiotherapy (solljuks, current UHF), vitamin therapy. Antibiotics and sulfa drugs used in the inflammatory infiltrate and elevated temperature. In the formation of an abscess shown its opening. When diffuse inflammation washed disinfectants auditory meatus (3% boric acid solution furatsilina 1: 5000 etc.). The skin of the external auditory canal is lubricated Oksikort, sintomitsinovoy emulsion.