A discharging ear is a very common condition for the general practitioner and the ENT
surgeon. Oral and intravenous antibiotics have potential complications, are costly, and …

An electronic search of the literature was performed for reported cases of ototoxicity
associated with the use of topical antibiotic ear drops in humans. The dosage, duration, and …

Otorrhoea is a common otological complaint reflecting infection in the outer and/; or middle
ear. Guidelines as to which antibiotic/; steroid ear drop preparation to use in a treatment …

Clin. Otolaryngol. 2012, 37, 261–270 Objective: Primary: to compare one‐off administration
of boric acid powder with courses of 1% acetic acid and ciprofloxacin eardrops in treating …

An estimated 1.5% of the adult population in the United Kingdom has active chronic otitis
media with perforated tympanic membranes; this is comparable to the prevalence in western …

Chronic suppurative otitis media is still a significant health problem. Several topical agents
such as antibacterials, steroids and acid media eardrops are widely used alone or in …

Background and objectives of review: The use of aminoglycoside drops in the presence of a
perforation/grommet is still a common practice amongst the UK ENT community, in spite of …

Reason for posting: Gentamicin ear drops can cause serious side effects (eg, vertigo,
imbalance, ataxia, oscillating vision, hearing loss and tinnitus) when used by patients with …

Five types of ear drops were each assessed for effectiveness on the basis of the in vitro
antibacterial activity. Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant 5. aureus (MRSA), and …

AOE is an infection of the skin of the external auditory canal characterized by edema,
erythema, pain, and tenderness of the external auditory canal. A scant, milky exudate is …