Auditory exostosis in Australian warm water surfers: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Vini Simas (Author), Wayne Hing (Author), Evelyne Rathbone (Author), Rodney Pope (Author), Mike Climstein (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: BMC, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Surfing is a popular sport in Australia, accounting for nearly 10% of the population. External auditory exostosis (EAE), also referred to as surfer's ear, is recognized as a potentially serious complication of surfing. Cold water (water temperature below 19 °C) is a commonly...