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*Clinical response will usually be seen within 48-72 hours; full symptom resolution is usually achieved within 14 days. | *Clinical response will usually be seen within 48-72 hours; full symptom resolution is usually achieved within 14 days. | ||
*Acute otitis externa is localized to the [[ear canal]] and is not characterized by diffusion of infection throughout the ear and head. | *Acute otitis externa is localized to the [[ear canal]] and is not characterized by diffusion of infection throughout the ear and head. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.
Overview
Classification
Otitis externa is classified by duration, diffusion, and symptom severity.
Acute Otitis Externa
- Otitis externa is characterized as "acute" if the following conditions are satisfied:[1]
- Hearing loss is not usually associated with acute presentations of otitis externa.[1]
- Acute otitis externa is treated with topical or systemic antibiotics for 7-10 days.
- Clinical response will usually be seen within 48-72 hours; full symptom resolution is usually achieved within 14 days.
- Acute otitis externa is localized to the ear canal and is not characterized by diffusion of infection throughout the ear and head.