This month we welcome back Dr Meng Siak to talk about chronic ear infections. Topics discussed include: Why do ear infections become chronic? Common predisposing factors for chronic otitis externa. Primary causes that can result in recurrent ear infections.  Dr Meng explains how some conditions can result in otitis media. Why do some infections become resistant to antibiotics? Secondary causes of chronic otitis externa. Dr Siak discusses how he would approach acute cases differently to chronic cases. Recommendations on the best way to perform ear flushes. The importance of yearly maintenance plans. Meng talks about permanent side effects of recurrent ear infections. Ear canal ablations as part of managing difficult cases.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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