Affiliation:
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Abstract
Otitis externa is a common condition encountered in primary care, with 10% of the population being affected during their lifetime. It can cause many patient issues including pain, sleep disturbance, hearing loss and temporary loss of income. It can have a significant burden on patients’ mental health and psychosocial wellbeing.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science