Natural treatment for otitis externa Department:Medical Laboratory Science By: harnubhoi Project ID: 6345 Rating: (4.0) votes: 3 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractOtitis externa is an infection of the outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head. It's often caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming. This creates a moist environment that helps bacteria or fungi grow. The main symptom is redness in the outer ear accompanied by warmth and pain. A person may be prescribed ear drops and advised to keep the ear dry.Usually only one ear is affected. With treatment, these symptoms should clear up within a few days. However, some cases can persist for several months or longer. Most cases of otitis externa are caused by a bacterial infection, although the condition can also be caused by: • irritation • fungal infections • allergies There are a number of things that can make you more likely to develop otitis externa, including: • damaging the skin inside your ear • regularly getting water in your ear Getting water in your ear is particularly significant, because this can cause you to scratch inside your ear, and the moisture also provides an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Medical Laboratory Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Assessement of haematological parameter of Tuberculosis (TB) infected patients at General Hospital Idah, Kogi state»Perception of the routine HIV-AIDS test done in Madonna University among Madonna University students»Self-medication and its associated factors among pharmacy students of Madonna University, Elele»Natural treatment for otitis externa»The role of bioinformatics in pancreatic cancer diagnosis and therapy»Prevalence of some soil transmitted helminths in central primary school Tilden Fulani Toro lga Bauchi state