1. Chapter 42 Agents Used in the Treatment of Ear Disorders

2. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved. 42 - 2 Infection, Inflammation, and Trauma Affect  External ear canal  Middle ear Occur in  Children  Adults Occur for  Several different reasons

3. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved. 42 - 3 Types of Ear Disorders Otitis media  Middle ear infection  Children: frequent occurrence Trauma Wax buildup

4. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved. 42 - 4 Topical Agents (Used to Treat Minor Ear Disorders) Antibiotics Antifungals Local anesthetics Wax emulsifiers Anti-inflammatory agents Steroids Local analgesics

5. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved. 42 - 5 Systemic Agents (Used to Treat Major Ear Disorders) Antibiotics Antifungals Anti-inflammatory agents Steroids Analgesics

6. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved. 42 - 6 Combination Treatment for Ear Disorders Antimicrobials  Antibiotics and corticosteroids  Antifungals and corticosteroids  Antibiotics, antifungals, and corticosteroids

7. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved. 42 - 7 Other Otic Agents Local anesthetics and analgesics  Pramoxine and benzocaine  Wax emulsifiers  Carbamide peroxide (Debrox)