Acute Otitis Externa
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Acute external otitis is an inflammation of the external ear canal, the part of the ear that runs from the opening to the eardrum, usually due to an infection. It is popularly known as "swimmer's ear" because of its link to moisture.
Common symptoms:
- Ear pain that increases when touching or pulling the ear
- Itching and redness of the canal
- A feeling of a plugged ear or discharge
Why does it appear? trapped moisture, injuries from excessive cleaning, or contact with water promote infection.
The otolaryngologist is the specialist who examines and treats ear problems. If the pain is severe or the ear is draining, the best advice is not to self-medicate and to see a professional for a proper evaluation.
Data on 321 doctors who treat acute otitis externa
Which specialist treats acute otitis externa?
Acute otitis externa should be treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who examines the ear canal and prescribes the appropriate drops or treatment to resolve the infection.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute otitis externa
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Montufar Martinez
Dr. Maripaz Domínguez Durán
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is acute otitis externa?
Acute external otitis is an inflammation of the external ear canal, the part of the ear that runs from the opening to the eardrum, usually due to an infection. It is popularly known as "swimmer's ear" because of its link to moisture.
Which doctor treats acute otitis externa?
Acute otitis externa should be treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who examines the ear canal and prescribes the appropriate drops or treatment to resolve the infection.