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Alternate Names : Chronic Outer Ear Inflammation
Chronic Otitis Externa | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
One of the most prominent symptoms of chronic outer ear inflammation is itching in the ear canal. Other symptoms include low-grade pain and flaky skin. It is rare to find any infected drainage material, severe tenderness, or hearing loss.
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Chronic Otitis Externa: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Chronic Otitis Externa: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: Mark Loury, MD Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 09/08/02