Otitis Externa

what is otitis Externa?

Otitis Externa is oftentimes also called “swimmer’s ear”.

The condition is an outer ear infection, and the outer canal of your ear becomes inflamed and irritated.1,2

The symptoms of Otitis Externa include:1,2

Swelling

Can affect your hearing which makes your ear feel blocked

Strong Pain

Itching

Discomfort

Becomes worse through movement, like chewing

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Discharge in, or coming out of your ear

With Otitis Externa, you, or your child, could be 1 of:

The 1 in 3 people whose daily activities are disrupted by their symptoms for up to 4 days.3
The 1 in 5 people who require bed rest.3
The 1/2 million people needing to go to the emergency room.1

what causes otitis externa?

The ear is an area that is warm, dark and tends to become moist, which makes it susceptible to infection by fungi or bacteria. Ear wax (cerumen) coats the skin in the ear and protects the ear against infection, and the very thin skin from damage. Moisture, trauma and a lack of ear wax can lead to ear infections.3

Too much moisture exposure from:1,3
  • Swimming, (the main cause)
  • Humidity, (high temperatures)
  • Sweating, (high temperatures)

OR

Damage from:1,3
  • Foreign objects, like cotton buds, earphones and hearing aids
  • Skin Diseases, like eczema, acne and psoriasis
This can create conditions for bacteria to infect the ear canal3

You can lessen your chances of developing the condition by avoiding:3,4

  • Getting moisture in your ears
  • Putting objects into your ears
  • Removing ear wax from the ear

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Who is at Risk? 1,2

People of all ages, especially young adults & children under the age of 9 years

1 in 10

People will suffer from otitis externa at least once during their lifetime

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