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differences in treatment of otitis media and otitis externa

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The treatment approaches for otitis media and otitis externa differ significantly due to the distinct pathophysiology and anatomical locations of these conditions.

Otitis media

Otitis externa

In conclusion, the treatment of otitis media primarily involves systemic antibiotics and analgesics, while otitis externa is typically managed with topical therapy and analgesics. The choice of treatment should be guided by the specific characteristics of the patient and the disease.

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Acute otitis externa

Medical management

Guidelines

Topical therapy

Pathway
AAO-HNSF/.../AAO-HNSF 2014