10 Causes of Itchy Ears
Cause #9: Otitis Externa
Otitis externa, or swimmer’s ear, refers to the inflammation of the ear canal. Patients with otitis externa may experience swelling of the ear canal, ear pain, itchy ears, decreased hearing, and fever. Acute otitis externa occurs if the condition lasts less than six weeks while chronic otitis externa lasts more than 3 months.
Acute cases are usually due to bacterial infection. Chronic cases can be caused by autoimmune disorders and allergies. Treatment usually involves antibiotic ear drops, steroid drops, and pain medication.
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