Otitis externa

ICD-10 Code H60

Otitis externa

Definition

Inflammation of the anatomical structures of the outer ear and ear canal secondary to an infectious process. Bacterial etiology is most common, but fungal infection is also possible. Symptoms include erythema, edema, and pain.

Also known as external Ear infection, infectious otitis externa, otitis externa, outer Ear infection, swimmer's Ear — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Ear Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Ear Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
External ear Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
External ear Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Boric Acid may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Acetic Acid may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Aluminum Acetate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Benzocaine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Chloramphenicol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ciprofloxacin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ofloxacin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Polymyxin B may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)