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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 ...
An estimated 5 million people worldwide have some form of lupus disease. [23] 70% of lupus cases diagnosed are systemic lupus erythematosus. [23] 20% of people with lupus will have a parent or sibling who already has lupus or may develop lupus. [23] about 5% of the children born to individuals with lupus will develop the illness. [23]
The lupus erythematosus (LE) cell test was commonly used for diagnosis, but it is no longer used because the LE cells are only found in 50–75% of SLE cases and they are also found in some people with rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and drug sensitivities. Because of this, the LE cell test is now performed only rarely and is mostly of ...
Chilblain lupus erythematosus is characterized by a rash that primarily affects acral surfaces that are frequently exposed to cold temperatures, such as the toes, fingers, ears, and nose. The rash is defined by oedematous skin, nodules , and tender plaques with a purple discoloration.
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 ...
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 ...
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.