A 30-year-old with acute otitis externa has severe ear pain and canal inflammation. What is the recommended first-line treatment?...

Question

A 30-year-old with acute otitis externa has severe ear pain and canal inflammation. What is the recommended first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical antibiotic/steroid drops

Answer

Oral antibiotics (penicillin)

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Oral NSAIDs only

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Ear wick with antifungal drops

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Analgesia alone

MCQ (SBA): Acute otitis externa