A patient presents to the clinician complaining of ear pain.On examination, the clinician finds that the patient has tenderness on traction of the pinna as well as when applying pressure over the tragus.These findings are classic signs of which condition?

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The classic signs of tenderness on traction of the pinna and pressure over the tragus indicate otitis externa, which is an inflammation of the outer ear canal. Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear, Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear characterized by symptoms such as vertigo and hearing loss, and tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing in the ear. These conditions do not typically present with the same signs as otitis externa.

A Patient Presents to the Clinician Complaining of Ear Pain