Otitis externa is an infection or inflammation of the external auditory canal, the auricle, or both. This condition is often referred to as "swimmer's ear" and involves the tissues extending into the cartilage of the ear, not just the outer lobe or cartilage alone. It can be suppurative, meaning it can produce pus, contrary to a nonsuppurative condition.

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Otitis Externa Is

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Otitis externa is:

A) a nonsuppurative condition
B) inflammation of the outer lobe of the ear
C) inflammation of the cartilage of the outer shell of the ear
D) infection or inflammation that extends into the cartilage of the ear

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