externa

Examples

• All

• Most cases occur in association with chronic otitis externa and/or chronic otitis media.

  Academic text (2009)

• So we should be careful in treating otitis externa with an antibacterial over the long term because we might be predisposing our patients to more trouble in the future.

  Academic text (2004)

• We need a defined treatment plan for a patient with otitis externa.

  Academic text (2006)

• Otitis externa is also caused by hearing aids and excessive moisture, especially during hot and humid weather.

  Academic text (2006)

• Finally, if a case of AOE does not resolve over time, do not assume that it is chronic otitis externa.

  Academic text (2004)

• Although fungal organisms are not common in acute otitis externa, their role in the chronic form is less well understood.

  Academic text (2001)

• Dr. Billy Giles: Acute uncomplicated otitis externa is more common in adults than children.

  Academic text (2006)

• Fungal infections often follow bacterial infections in patients with otitis externa.

  Academic text (2004)

• Inflammation of the pinna can occur in conjunction with polychondritis and otitis externa.

  Academic text (2003)

• Otitis externa can lead to discomfort and requires prompt treatment to prevent complications.

Synonyms

A

adventitia

vsexterna

• Specialized

9.9

Outer layer of tissue around an organ or blood vessel that holds it in place

is a general term for any external layer of an organ

Compounds

O

otitis externa

• Specialized

7.2

An infection or swelling of the outer part of the ear that causes pain, redness, and discharge

V

vena nasalis externa

• Specialized

9.9

A small vein that carries blood from the outside of the nose into a larger vein near the face

Surface Forms

Etymology