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Otitis Externa

Management of outer ear infections (swimmer's ear).

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Otitis externa
National
NICE CKS: Otitis Externa
National
Acute and Chronic Otitis Externa UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION GUIDELINE | Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee
Local
Acute Otitis Externa - Clinical Practice Guideline | AAFP (endorsed from AAO-HNSF)
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline: Acute Otitis Externa (Update) - American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF)
Local
Otitis Externa | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended first-line treatments for a patient diagnosed with otitis externa?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How can I differentiate between otitis externa and other ear conditions such as otitis media or eczema?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What criteria should I use to decide whether to refer a patient with otitis externa to an ENT specialist?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What advice should I provide to patients to prevent recurrence of otitis externa after treatment?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • When should I consider prescribing antibiotics for otitis externa, and which agents are preferred?Updated: 8/16/2025
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