A 30-year-old swimmer presents with ear pain discharge and canal erythema. According to NICE CKS guidelines what is the recommended first-line managem...

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A 30-year-old swimmer presents with ear pain discharge and canal erythema. According to NICE CKS guidelines what is the recommended first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Topical acetic acid or antibiotic ear drops

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Oral amoxicillin

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Immediate intravenous antibiotics

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No treatment required

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Surgical intervention

MCQ (SBA): Acute otitis externa

A 30-year-old swimmer presents with ear pain discharge and canal erythema. According to NICE CKS guidelines what is the recommended first-line management?