Prevalence of Chronic Otitis Media in School Going Children of Saidu Sharif, Swat
Abstract
Objective: To assess prevalence of chronic otitis media in school going children of Saidu Sharif.
Materials and Methodology: This was a randomized control cross sectional study done on school students of various age group of Saidu Sharif Swat. Duration of study was from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2019. Data was collected by using a questionnaire, followed by ear examination and various audiometric tests.
Results: A total of 184 children with age range from 7-18 were recruited in the study .101 children were males and 83 females. Out of total 184 ,36 children complained of hearing loss and 19 of any ear discharge. In 12 cases it was unilateral discharge and in seven from both ears, associated with foul smell in 17 cases, no smell was reported in two cases.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis and proper management may help to reduce the disease burden and prevent disabling hearing loss in children.
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