Question

A 24-year-old with acute otitis externa complains of severe ear pain and discharge. According to CKS guidance, which first-line treatment is typically recommended?

Accepted Answer

Topical antibiotic or combined antibiotic-corticosteroid ear drops

Answer

Systemic IV antibiotics

Answer

Immediate oral flucloxacillin

Answer

Nasal steroid spray

Answer

Ear irrigation with saline only

Practice question

A 24-year-old with acute otitis externa complains of severe ear pain and discharge. According to CKS guidance, which first-line treatment is typically recommended?