otitis externa: Inflammation of the anatomical structures of the outer ear and ear canal secondary to an infectious process. Bacterial etiology is most common, but fungal infection is also possible. Symptoms include erythema, edema, and pain.
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H8_EXTERNAL
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List of similar endpoints to
Diseases of external ear
based on the number of shared cases.
Broader endpoints:
Narrower endpoints:
| All | Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of individuals | 5742 | 2960 | 2782 |
| Unadjusted prevalence (%) | 2.21 | 2.01 | 2.46 |
| Mean age at first event (years) | 51.37 | 48.95 | 53.95 |
| Follow-up | Absolute risk | HR [95% CI] | p | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2019 | 0.03 | 1.96 [1.29, 2.98] | 1.7e-3 | 426 |
| 15 years | 0.02 | 2.39 [1.72, 3.32] | 2.1e-7 | 365 |
| 5 years | 0.00 | 3.50 [2.60, 4.72] | 2.1e-16 | 171 |
| 1 year | 0.00 | 4.71 [3.18, 6.98] | 1.2e-14 | 45 |
Index endpoint: H8_EXTERNAL – Diseases of external ear
GWS hits: 0
before Diseases of external ear
after Diseases of external ear
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