Chronic Otitis Externa
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Chronic external otitis is a prolonged or recurrent inflammation of the external ear canal, the part of the ear that runs from the outer ear to the eardrum.
Common symptoms: itching, discomfort or mild pain in the ear, redness, flaking and sometimes a feeling of a plugged ear.
Contributing factors: frequent moisture, irritation of the skin of the canal, or the use of objects to clean the ear.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist is the one who examines the ear canal thoroughly, with support from the family physician or the general practitioner for an initial evaluation. If ear discomfort keeps coming back, it is worth having it checked by a professional to understand what is keeping it going.
Data on 336 doctors who treat chronic otitis externa
Which specialist treats chronic otitis externa?
Chronic otitis externa should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who identifies the underlying cause; a general practitioner can provide initial care while referring you to the specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chronic otitis externa
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic otitis externa?
Chronic external otitis is a prolonged or recurrent inflammation of the external ear canal, the part of the ear that runs from the outer ear to the eardrum.
Which doctor treats chronic otitis externa?
Chronic otitis externa should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who identifies the underlying cause; a general practitioner can provide initial care while referring you to the specialist.