Chronic otitis externa with Dr Meng Siak

This month we welcome back Dr Meng Siak to talk about chronic ear infections. Topics discussed include:

• Why do ear infections become chronic?
• Common predisposing factors for chronic otitis externa.
• Primary causes that can result in recurrent ear infections. 
• Dr Meng explains how some conditions can result in otitis media.
• Why do some infections become resistant to antibiotics?
• Secondary causes of chronic otitis externa.
• Dr Siak discusses how he would approach acute cases differently to chronic cases.
• Recommendations on the best way to perform ear flushes.
• The importance of yearly maintenance plans.
• Meng talks about permanent side effects of recurrent ear infections.
• Ear canal ablations as part of managing difficult cases.

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