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acetic acid and Otitis Externa

acetic acid has been researched along with Otitis Externa in 21 studies

Acetic Acid: Product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood. It is used locally, occasionally internally, as a counterirritant and also as a reagent. (Stedman, 26th ed)
acetic acid : A simple monocarboxylic acid containing two carbons.

Otitis Externa: Inflammation of the OUTER EAR including the external EAR CANAL, cartilages of the auricle (EAR CARTILAGE), and the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Patients with active otitis externa, 71% (15/21) resolved with glacial acetic acid, dexamethasone and of neomycin sulphate after 2 weeks, increasing to 86% (18/21) after 4 weeks treatment."9.12Prospective randomised single-blind controlled trial of glacial acetic acid versus glacial acetic acid, neomycin sulphate and dexamethasone spray in otitis externa and infected mastoid cavities. ( Flook, EP; Johnston, MN; Mehta, D; Mortimore, S, 2006)
"Glacial acetic acid, dexamethasone and neomycin sulphate is significantly more effective in treating otitis externa when compared with glacial acetic acid."9.12Prospective randomised single-blind controlled trial of glacial acetic acid versus glacial acetic acid, neomycin sulphate and dexamethasone spray in otitis externa and infected mastoid cavities. ( Flook, EP; Johnston, MN; Mehta, D; Mortimore, S, 2006)
"Patients with active otitis externa, 71% (15/21) resolved with glacial acetic acid, dexamethasone and of neomycin sulphate after 2 weeks, increasing to 86% (18/21) after 4 weeks treatment."5.12Prospective randomised single-blind controlled trial of glacial acetic acid versus glacial acetic acid, neomycin sulphate and dexamethasone spray in otitis externa and infected mastoid cavities. ( Flook, EP; Johnston, MN; Mehta, D; Mortimore, S, 2006)
"Glacial acetic acid, dexamethasone and neomycin sulphate is significantly more effective in treating otitis externa when compared with glacial acetic acid."5.12Prospective randomised single-blind controlled trial of glacial acetic acid versus glacial acetic acid, neomycin sulphate and dexamethasone spray in otitis externa and infected mastoid cavities. ( Flook, EP; Johnston, MN; Mehta, D; Mortimore, S, 2006)
"To compare the clinical efficacy of ear drops containing acetic acid, corticosteroid and acetic acid, and steroid and antibiotic in acute otitis externa in primary care."5.10Clinical efficacy of three common treatments in acute otitis externa in primary care: randomised controlled trial. ( Smit, WM; van Balen, FA; Verheij, TJ; Zuithoff, NP, 2003)
"Ear drops containing corticosteroids are more effective than acetic acid ear drops in the treatment of acute otitis externa in primary care."5.10Clinical efficacy of three common treatments in acute otitis externa in primary care: randomised controlled trial. ( Smit, WM; van Balen, FA; Verheij, TJ; Zuithoff, NP, 2003)
"Acute otitis externa is an inflammatory condition that affects the external ear canal."3.01Acute Otitis Externa: Rapid Evidence Review. ( Geer, K; Jackson, EA, 2023)
"Otitis externa is thought to affect 10% of people at some stage, and can present in acute, chronic, or necrotising forms."2.52Otitis externa. ( Hajioff, D; MacKeith, S, 2015)
"Acute otitis externa is a common condition involving inflammation of the ear canal."2.48Acute otitis externa: an update. ( Baugh, RF; Schaefer, P, 2012)
"Otitis externa is thought to affect 10% of people at some stage, and can present in acute, chronic, or necrotising forms."2.46Otitis externa. ( Hajioff, D; Mackeith, S, 2010)
"Otitis externa is thought to affect 10% of people at some stage, and can present in acute, chronic, or necrotising forms."2.44Otitis externa. ( Hajioff, D; Mackeith, S, 2008)
"There was a reduced recurrence of granular myringitis in both studies' intervention groups, although neither study was randomised or blinded, making it difficult to assess the clinical relevance of the results."2.44Management of granular myringitis: a systematic review. ( Hussain, SS; Neilson, LJ, 2008)
"External otitis has been associated with wearing obstructive gear covering the earlobe and external ear canal."1.27Changes in the bacterial flora of the external ear canal from the wearing of occlusive equipment. ( Brook, I; Coolbaugh, JC, 1984)

Research

Studies (21)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (9.52)18.7374
1990's3 (14.29)18.2507
2000's9 (42.86)29.6817
2010's5 (23.81)24.3611
2020's2 (9.52)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jackson, EA1
Geer, K1
Coppola-Fasick, G1
Nazario, S1
Llor, C1
McNulty, CA1
Butler, CC1
Hajioff, D3
MacKeith, S3
Martel, A1
Haesebrouck, F1
Hellebuyck, T1
Pasmans, F1
Kim, JK1
Cho, JH1
Fusconi, M1
Chiarini, F1
Taddei, AR1
De Virgilio, A1
Gallinelli, C1
Conte, M1
De Vincentiis, M1
Schaefer, P1
Baugh, RF1
OCHS, IL1
van Balen, FA1
Smit, WM1
Zuithoff, NP1
Verheij, TJ1
Paukstadt, W1
Osguthorpe, JD1
Nielsen, DR1
Johnston, MN1
Flook, EP1
Mehta, D1
Mortimore, S1
Neilson, LJ1
Hussain, SS1
Brook, I1
Coolbaugh, JC1
Littlewood, MJ1
Thorp, MA1
Kruger, J1
Oliver, S1
Nilssen, EL1
Prescott, CA1
Carr, MM1
Smith, RL1
Haider, T1
Stanek, G1

Reviews

7 reviews available for acetic acid and Otitis Externa

ArticleYear
Acute Otitis Externa: Rapid Evidence Review.
    American family physician, 2023, Volume: 107, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Acute Disease; Analgesics; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Ear Canal; Humans; Otitis Exte

2023
Otitis externa.
    BMJ clinical evidence, 2015, Jun-15, Volume: 2015

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Otitis Externa; Therapeutic Irrigation;

2015
Otitis externa.
    BMJ clinical evidence, 2008, Jun-26, Volume: 2008

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Acute Disease; Administration, Oral; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti

2008
Otitis externa.
    BMJ clinical evidence, 2010, Aug-03, Volume: 2010

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Acute Disease; Administration, Oral; Administration, Topical; Anti-Bacterial Agents; An

2010
Acute otitis externa: an update.
    American family physician, 2012, Dec-01, Volume: 86, Issue:11

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Acute Disease; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacteria; Benzethonium; Drug Combinations; Humans

2012
Otitis externa: Review and clinical update.
    American family physician, 2006, Nov-01, Volume: 74, Issue:9

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Administration, Topical; Analgesics; Anti-Infective Agents; Benzethonium; Diagnosis, Di

2006
Management of granular myringitis: a systematic review.
    The Journal of laryngology and otology, 2008, Volume: 122, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Chronic Disease; Ear Diseases; Granuloma; Humans; Otitis Externa

2008

Trials

4 trials available for acetic acid and Otitis Externa

ArticleYear
Change of external auditory canal pH in acute otitis externa.
    The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 2009, Volume: 118, Issue:11

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Acute Disease; Administration, Topical; Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ear Canal; Humans

2009
Clinical efficacy of three common treatments in acute otitis externa in primary care: randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2003, Nov-22, Volume: 327, Issue:7425

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Dexamethasone; Double-Blind Method; Dru

2003
Prospective randomised single-blind controlled trial of glacial acetic acid versus glacial acetic acid, neomycin sulphate and dexamethasone spray in otitis externa and infected mastoid cavities.
    Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery, 2006, Volume: 31, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Acute Disease; Administration, Topical; Aerosols; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammat

2006
Ceruminolytic efficacy in adults versus children.
    The Journal of otolaryngology, 2001, Volume: 30, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Adult; Age Factors; Cerumen; Child; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Otitis Externa; Sodium

2001

Other Studies

10 other studies available for acetic acid and Otitis Externa

ArticleYear
Recurrent otitis externa owing to allergic contact dermatitis to topical medications.
    Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, 2020, Volume: 125, Issue:5

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Administration, Topical; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Drug Eruptions; Female; Humans;

2020
Ordering and interpreting ear swabs in otitis externa.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2014, Sep-01, Volume: 349

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Administration, Topical; Aminoglycosides; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Culture Techniques; Hu

2014
Treatment of otitis externa associated with Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii in a peach-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) with an acetic and boric acid commercial solution.
    Journal of avian medicine and surgery, 2009, Volume: 23, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Administration, Topical; Agapornis; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bird Diseases; Bori

2009
Chemical ear peeling: a simple technique for the treatment of chronic external otitis: how we do it.
    Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery, 2010, Volume: 35, Issue:5

    Topics: Acetic Acid; Bacterial Infections; Chemexfoliation; Chronic Disease; Ciprofloxacin; Cortisone; Drug

2010
Clinical application of the bactericidal effect of acetic acid in external otitis.
    The Laryngoscope, 1962, Volume: 72

    Topics: Acetates; Acetic Acid; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Humans; Otitis Externa

1962
[Ear infections are now in seasons--when otalgia spoils swimming fun].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2006, Jul-06, Volume: 148, Issue:27-28

    Topics: 2-Propanol; Acetic Acid; Administration, Topical; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents, Loca

2006
Changes in the bacterial flora of the external ear canal from the wearing of occlusive equipment.
    The Laryngoscope, 1984, Volume: 94, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetates; Acetic Acid; Adult; Ear Protective Devices; Ear, External; Humans; Male; Otitis Externa; P

1984
The use of acetic acid for Pseudomonas infection.
    Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, 1993, Volume: 139, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetates; Acetic Acid; Burns; Humans; Otitis Externa; Pseudomonas Infections

1993
The antibacterial activity of acetic acid and Burow's solution as topical otological preparations.
    The Journal of laryngology and otology, 1998, Volume: 112, Issue:10

    Topics: Acetates; Acetic Acid; Humans; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Otitis Externa; Otitis Media; Proteus mi

1998
[Otitis externa in tropical diving and swimming].
    Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 1992, Volume: 104, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetates; Acetic Acid; Bacteria; Bacterial Infections; Colony Count, Microbial; Diving; Ear, Externa

1992