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Swimmer's ear - chronic |
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| Alternative Names: |
| Ear infection - outer ear - chronic; Otitis externa - chronic |
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When the physician looks in the ear, it appears red and swollen, including the ear canal. The ear canal may appear eczema-like, with scaly shedding of skin. Touching or moving the outer ear increases the pain. It may be difficult for the physician to see the eardrum with an otoscope, or the eardrum may appear red. The outermost part of the ear, the tragus, may ultimately become infected, and appear red and swollen. |
Ear anatomy |
Medical findings based on ear anatomy |
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