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Description of disease:

Otitis interna results most often from mechanical interference, injuries or liquids that get into ear. Sebaceous and ceruminous glands are destroyed, as a consequence, the production of protective liquid is stopped. Such condition enables bacterial infection that results in the disease outbreak. People who suffer from diabetes, allergies or those who visit swimming pools very often and clean their ears with cotton swabs are most susceptible to otitis interna.
The treatment concentrates on regaining the skin balance that prevents the development of otitis interna. Doctors clear auditory canal systematically and prescribe ointments with antibiotics or steroids that need to be applied several times a day. Severe cases can be treated with oral antibiotics.

Symptoms:


ear itching
earache
inappropriate arterial blood pressure
secretion from the ear



Research:


Inoculation of bacteria into a medium
Otoscopy
X-ray examination of a bone



Doctors :


Otolaryngologist





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Bibliography: Visalli, G. Guide to Medical Cures and Treatments, 1996

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