You observe redness, swelling, and narrowing of the external ear, which most likely indicate acute otitis ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
externa
Rationale: Acute otitis externa is characterized by redness, swelling, narrowing, and pain of the external ear. It is caused by infectious organisms or allergic reactions. Predisposing factors include excessive moisture in the ear related to swimming, trauma from cleansing the ears with a sharp instrument, or allergies to substances such as hairspray.
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