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Otitis externa - Management
What follow up is recommended for chronic otitis externa?
- Review response after completion of a course of treatment.
- People with diabetes or compromised immunity are at increased risk for complications and should be followed up more closely.
Basis for recommendation
- These recommendations are pragmatic advice. CKS found no relevant trial evidence or guidelines.
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