Medical therapy of otitis externa and otitis media

Medical regimens for the successful treatment of infectious otitis may vary widely depending on the degree of pathologic changes of the external ear canals, the status of the tympanic membranes, and the specific microorganisms involved. Chronic otitis media is especially problematic, because impacti...

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Published inThe Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice Vol. 34; no. 2; p. 541
Main Author Morris, Daniel O
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2004
Subjects
Acute Disease
Administration, Oral
Administration, Topical
Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Cat Diseases - drug therapy
Cats
Chronic Disease
Dog Diseases - drug therapy
Dogs
Otitis Externa - drug therapy
Otitis Externa - veterinary
Otitis Media - drug therapy
Otitis Media - veterinary
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Summary:Medical regimens for the successful treatment of infectious otitis may vary widely depending on the degree of pathologic changes of the external ear canals, the status of the tympanic membranes, and the specific microorganisms involved. Chronic otitis media is especially problematic, because impaction of the bullae can be difficult to resolve and these cases often involve antibiotic-resistant bacterial organisms. In fact, the continuing emergence of resistant Pseudomonas spp and Staphylococcus spp will ensure that the medical therapy of otitis remains a dynamic art for the foreseeable future. This article considers the specific antimicrobial agents available for otic use, their potential toxicities, and guidelines for their use.
ISSN:0195-5616
DOI:10.1016/j.cvsm.2003.10.009