Auditory Canal Inflammation (Otitis Externa): Therapy

General measures

Observance of the general hygiene measures!
Prevention:
- No extensive washing of the ear canals with soap; this dries out the ear canal, makes the ear canal skin brittle and thus facilitates the penetration of germs.
- After contact with water, blow dry the ear to avoid creating a moist environment in the ear canal.
No bathing for hours in the summer; ear canal skin softens, and germs – virtually always present in the pool – can penetrate deeper tissue.
Cotton swabs are strictly prohibited; so you press the earwax only deeper into the ear canal!
Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
Alcohol restriction (abstaining from alcohol)

Otitis externa maligna: hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO; synonyms: hyperbaric oxygen therapy, HBO therapy; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; HBO2, HBOT); therapy in which medically pure oxygen is applied under an elevated ambient pressure – its use is considered controversial

The following vaccinations are advised:

Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- A total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
- Diet rich in:
  - Trace elements (zinc)
  - Omega-3 fatty acids – alpha-linolenic acid (vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables), eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (marine fish).
  - Probiotics (probiotic cultures)
Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.