Local cleansing of debris in the external auditory canal is the cornerstone of management. The frequency of cleansing depends on the amount of debris and secretion. It may need to be undertaken as ...

What are the different types of ear infections in children? Ear infections in children are primarily characterized by where they are located in the ear. An outer ear infection, known as otitis externa ...

Ofloxacin 0.3%. <6mos: not established. Otitis externa: 6mos–13yrs: 5 drops in affected ear(s) once daily. ≥13yrs: 10 drops in affected ear(s) once daily. Both: treat for 7 days. Acute otitis media: 1 ...

Cochlear implantation in the context of chronic otitis media presents a unique surgical challenge, where active or residual middle ear disease necessitates a cautious yet innovative approach. Advances ...

Read before the American Otological Society, Washington, D.C., May 8, 1907.

Keep ears as dry as possible. Using a low-volume hair dryer after a shower is helpful but it must be held a foot away from the ear to prevent burning. Avoid foreign objects in ears. Cotton-tipped ...