Treating twenty-five cases of chronic resistant otitis externa with fluticasone propionate (Flixonase® ): A case series.

Abstract

Chronic cases of otitis externa, resistant to conventional treatments are notoriously difficult to treat, with resolution in these casesbeing challenging. Guidelines suggest the use of corticosteroid in chronic otitis externa, however, there is no specific advice on which corticosteroid to utilise. Our case-series demonstrates the potential benefit of fluticasone propionate in patients who have previously failed a multitude of conventional management options. Despite the limitations of our study, our experience highlights a gap in the literature and suggest fluticasone propionate as an exciting and potentially important tool in the arsenal of the otolaryngologist.