👉 "Otitis" is a medical term that refers to inflammation of the ear, typically caused by infection or irritation. The term "otitis" can also refer to the condition of an ear that is inflamed due to other factors such as allergies, infections, or trauma. Otitis is classified into two types: otitis externa and otitis interna. Otitis externa occurs when the outer ear (ear canal) becomes inflamed, while otitis interna refers to inflammation within