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Otitis
Externa:
Otitis Externa is the generalised inflammation of the skin of the
external auditory meatus. It may be acute or chronic.
Acute
Otitis Externa
In
this condition the external meatus looks markedly congested and
inflamed. There is some amount of purulent discharge. The condition
is painful and pinna is tender to touch. There may be a rise of
temperature.
Chronic
Otitis Externa
In Chronic
Otitis Externa the skin does not look very much inflamed but it
may be thickened. Other signs and symptoms are as for the acute
stage but less marked.
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