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Otitis externa. A moderate case of otitis externa. There is narrowing of the ear channel, with a small amount of exudate and swelling of the outer ear. Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, [ 1] is inflammation of the ear canal. [ 2] It often presents with ear pain, swelling of the ear canal, and occasionally decreased hearing. [ 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 ...
Mastoiditis is the result of an infection that extends to the air cells of the skull behind the ear. Specifically, it is an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the mastoid antrum and mastoid air cell system inside [ 1] the mastoid process. The mastoid process is the portion of the temporal bone of the skull that is behind the ear.
Key Takeaways: Itchy ears are not uncommon when adjusting to hearing aids, as it takes time for the ear to adjust to the presence of a hearing aid. Other common causes of itchy ears includes ...
This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes H60-H95 within Chapter VIII: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process should be included in this category.
Anemia of inflammation. Anemia of inflammatory response. Anemia of chronic disease ( ACD) [ 1][ 2] or anemia of chronic inflammation[ 3] is a form of anemia seen in chronic infection, chronic immune activation, and malignancy. These conditions all produce elevation of interleukin-6, which stimulates hepcidin production and release from the liver.
Otomycosis. Otomycosis is a fungal ear infection, [ 1] a superficial mycotic infection of the outer ear canal caused by micro-organisms called fungi which are related to yeast and mushrooms. It is more common in tropical or warm countries. The infection may be either subacute or acute and is characterized by itching in the ear, malodorous ...
Granular myringitis. Other names. GM. Specialty. Otorhinolaryngology. Granular myringitis is a long term condition in which there is inflammation of the tympanic membrane in the ear and formation of granulation tissue within the tympanic membrane. [ 1] It is a type of otitis externa. [ 2]