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Which of the following is the most common cause of otitis externa?

  • Viral infection
  • Allergic reaction
  • Fungal infection
  • Bacterial infection (correct)

What are the risk factors for otitis externa?

  • Exposure to sunlight
  • Exposure to water (correct)
  • Exposure to air
  • Exposure to loud noise

How is otitis externa primarily diagnosed?

  • Blood test
  • Clinical examination (correct)
  • X-ray
  • CT scan

Which of the following is a common symptom of otitis externa?

<p>Ear pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for otitis externa?

<p>Ear drops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common infectious cause of acute otitis externa?

<p>Pseudomonas aeruginosa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common fungal cause of otitis externa?

<p>Aspergillus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a noninfectious cause of otitis externa?

<p>Seborrheic otitis externa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for otitis externa?

<p>Excessive cleaning of the EAC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of chronic otitis externa?

<p>Idiopathic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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