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Otitis Externa is the generalised inflammation of the skin
of the external auditory meatus. It may be acute or chronic.
Acute
Otitis Externa
In this condition the external meatus looks
markedly congested and inflamed. There is some amount of purulent discharge. The
condition is painful and pinna is tender to touch. There may be a rise of temperature.
Chronic Otitis Externa
In Chronic Otitis Externa the skin does not look very much inflamed but it may
be thickened. Other signs and symptoms are as for the acute stage but less marked.
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