Management of patients presenting with otorrhoea:diagnostic and treatment factors

摘要

Otorrhoea is a common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) symptom, that requires accurate assessment. This article describes the most important causes of a discharging ear and the features that distinguish them to achieve better diagnosis and management.Otitis externa is an inflammation of the external auditory canal, characterised by erythema and oedema. It has a 12-month period prevalence of 1.3% in females and 1.2% in males." Patients typically present with otalgia and an infected discharge. However, there is generally no change in hearing unless the entire canal is obstructed. Movement of the tragus results in significant discomfort.