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17th August 2023

A 35-year-old swimmer presents with a week of right-sided otalgia and a feeling of fullness in the ear

A 35-year-old swimmer presents with a week of right-sided otalgia and a feeling of fullness in the ear. On examination, the external ear canal is swollen and oedematous, with a small amount of discharge. The tympanic membrane is not visualised.

What is the most appropriate initial management?

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