Short Communication
External Otitis
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center, USA.
Received Date: August 20, 2020; Published Date: September 04, 2020
Abstract
(Swimmer’s Ear) Acute external otitis is an infection of the ear canal caused by bacteria. The infection seldom involves the inner ear and therefore rarely leads to permanent hearing loss. It is also called ‘swimmer’s ear’ because it is frequently due to water contamination of the ear canal, It may also be caused by picking, scratching or manipulating the ear canal with things like 0-tips®, paperclips, pens, etc.,. Frequently, pain can be severe due to swelling of the ear canal skin. Sometimes it can be so severe that the ear canal opening swells shut and it is necessary to insert a wick to keep the ear canal open.
