Perspectives of Italian Physicians and Patients in the Treatment of Otitis Externa: A Real-Life Study

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(1) Background: Otitis externa (OE) is a common inflammatory disease of the external ear canal. Given the numerous manifestations of OE, the high rate of recurrence of the disease, as well as the emergence of resistance to antibiotics, therapeutic strategies are numerous and still not well standardized. The aim of this study was to investigate the patient journey of Italian patients suffering from OE, paying greater attention to new therapeutic options. (2) Methods: We conducted a national survey to evaluate the characteristics of patients affected by OE and to analyze the most-prescribed treatments. (3) Results: OE is a common, often relapsing disease that has several clinical manifestations. Prior to observation, the combination of corticosteroids and topical antibiotics was the most common therapeutic strategy. At the time of observation, new liposomal ozone-based preparations were the most-prescribed treatment. (4) Conclusions: This multi-center study investigated key aspects of the OE patient journey, highlighting the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. Restoring a correct ear microbiome is the therapeutic goal. In this context, new liposomal ozone-based drugs represent a promising therapeutic strategy.

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Gelardi, M., Giancaspro, R., Landi, M., Santoiemma, L., Balestra, M., Cassano, M., & Rizzo, R. (2023). Perspectives of Italian Physicians and Patients in the Treatment of Otitis Externa: A Real-Life Study. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 13(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13071083

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