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[2] [3] The most common cause of otitis externa is bacterial. Risk factors for acute cases include swimming, minor trauma from cleaning, using hearing aids and ear plugs, and other skin problems, such as psoriasis and dermatitis. [2] [3] People with diabetes are at risk of a severe form of malignant otitis externa. [2]
The most common aetiology of acute otitis externa is bacterial infection, [5] while chronic cases are often associated with underlying skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis. [6] A third form, malignant otitis externa, or necrotising otitis externa, is a potentially life-threatening, invasive infection of the external auditory canal and ...
One red flag is the presence of one or multiple risk factors including smoking, heavy alcohol use (greater than 3.5 drinks per day), diabetes, coronary artery disease, and older age (greater than 50). [3] These factors increase the risk of having a serious cause of ear pain, like cancer or a serious infection.
The aetiology for tympanosclerosis is not extensively understood. There are several probable factors which could result in the condition appearing, including: Long term otitis media (or 'glue ear') [2] Insertion of a tympanostomy tube. [4] [5] [6] If aspiration is performed as part of the insertion, the risk of tympanosclerosis occurring ...
This results in clinical manifestations such as purulent dermatitis, otitis externa, conjunctivitis, [7] urinary tract infections, [20] and post-operative infections. [6] Disease is most commonly seen in dogs and cats [ 20 ] [ 6 ] with canine pyoderma being the most notable manifestation of S. pseudintermedius .
Adults over 65 should get the pneumococcal vaccine, which protects against pneumococcal disease caused by bacteria, Dr. Kavasery says. These diseases include pneumonia, ear infections, sinus ...
In fact, the health risks of social isolation for adults over 50 may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. That’s according to a report by the National Academies of Sciences ...
Statins are generally recommended for adults between the ages of 40 and 75 who have heart disease risk factors. Despite having higher risks for cardiovascular disease, fewer older adults use statins.