The diagnosis and management of the discharging ear

Practitioner. 1989 May 22;233(1469):742, 744, 746.

Abstract

Ear discharge is a relatively common symptom and reflects a range of pathology. Time given to aural toilet is well spent as it allows a more precise diagnosis and better access for the therapeutic agents.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Exudates and Transudates / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Otitis Externa / diagnosis*
  • Otitis Externa / drug therapy
  • Otitis Media / diagnosis*
  • Otitis Media with Effusion / diagnosis*
  • Otitis Media with Effusion / drug therapy
  • Otitis Media, Suppurative / diagnosis*
  • Otitis Media, Suppurative / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents