Ear canal inflammation generally refers to otitis externa, otitis externa can be divided into limited otitis externa, diffuse otitis externa and necrotizing otitis externa, which needs to be treated according to the causes and symptoms of different types of diseases, drug treatment and surgical treatment.
1. Restricted otitis externa: a limited purulent inflammation caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection of the hair follicles or sebaceous glands of the skin of the external auditory canal. Attention should be paid to the cleanliness and hygiene of the skin of the external auditory canal and the enhancement of the body’s immunity. Early boils without pus can be used 20% ichthyol ointment, 3% iodine tincture, can also be used externally mupirocin ointment. Systemic application of enzyme-resistant penicillins, cephalosporins and other antibiotics.
2. Diffuse otitis externa: diffuse otitis externa is a kind of widespread infectious inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the external auditory canal, the disease in the treatment of oral roxithromycin and other drugs for anti-infection, for the patients with severe ear pain can also be orally ibuprofen and other drugs for pain, but also the use of aluminum acetate, ichthammol glycerol, and other drugs can be used externally on the affected area.
3. Necrotizing otitis externa: Necrotizing otitis externa can be treated with ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin and other medications to fight infection, in addition, pus drainage and lesion removal to control infection and prevent the spread of infection.
If the diagnosis of otitis externa is confirmed, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.