Otitis 5: Eksterna - Complications

Complications caused by otitis eksterna not common. But there are some complications that occur, for example:
a.Abses the pus from the infection that can recover usually own but in some cases required for drainage removed.
b.Fibrosis which grew to stenosis at the ear hole can conduktion disrupted and can result in hearing.
c.Myringitis (inflammation in the Membrane timpani).
Membrane perforasi on timpani.
e.Otitis eksterna maligna serious but very rare. Increased risk of someone with diabetusmellitus, or immune system damage, such as HIV-positive. Without treatment, otitis eksternamaligna can be fatal.

Education
a. avoid things that can cause ear hole outside the damaged
1. no enter the cotton wool buds or other objects into the ear because the only use cotton buds to clean the outside around the ear (pinna).
2. if found the wax in the ear and then developed into a problem must be removed by professional staff.
b.keep ear so that the conditions remain dry and clean
1. no to water, soap, or shampoo into the ear when bathing or using headgear to protect the ear.
2. after bath, blow-dry with a hair dryer. Never use a towel to dry corner, because it can cause damage.
c.treatment prevent the deviation and other skin
1. if have allergen, a person may need ear drops containing neomycin.
2. if are allergic or sensitive to the hearing aid, consult with a professional staff.There are still
3.if eczema or Psoriasis on the skin, the patient must have certainty about the appropriate therapy for himself.
d.Use ear drops slightly acid ear spray before or after swimming.