Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Certain climatic conditions tend to favor the development of some ear infections and inflammations especially of the external ear. Otitis externa denotes the inflammation of the external ear and tends to occur commonly. This study is aimed at determining the frequency of occurrence, the type of otitis externa and management of patients coming to Otorhinolaryngology OPD in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, kulasekharam. To know the sex predilection, age group most commonly affected, occurrence of symptoms and management outcome in patient presenting with otitis externa. All patients diagnosed with otitis externa within the period of January 2022 to July 2022 presented to Otorhinolaryngology OPD in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, kulasekharam are included in the study. The diagnosis was mainly clinical. analysed demographics, clinical features, types and management of otitis externa. There were a total number of 100 patients with otitis externa. There were 56% females and 44% males with a ratio of 1.3:1. The age group 21‐30 years was the age group most affected., n= 31 (31%). Chronic otitis externa was the commonest form seen. Debris in the ear was found to be the commonest clinical feature followed by otalgia., 31% and 29% respectively. The treatment was mainly medical., comprising systemic and topical broad spectrum antibiotics, topical antifungal and steroidal drops and aural tilting with wick dressing and analgesics. There were no major complications noted. Otitis externa is common in the Otorhinolaryngology OPD and the diagnosis is often based on history and physical examination. The chronic form is the commonest type encountered and treatment is mainly empirical.
How to cite this article:
B.K. Noorjihan, J. Mahiben, Dayana Babu, V. Deepak Rajadurai, S. Keerthana and S. Asmitha. Etiopathogenesis and Management of Acute Otitis Externa in a Tertiary Care Center.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.11.226.229
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.11.226.229