To Study the Prevalence of ENT Disorders in Children
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Background- The incidence of ear, nose and throat disorders in children is increasing in Asia countries may be due to environmental factors involved in it. Methods- The present study was conducted at tertiary health care center Kota. Children aged from 0 -14 years attending ENT OPD clinic were included for the study. Results- Out of 500 children there were 274 female & 226 male children with male to female ratio 1:1.21. Highest incidence of ent disorders is seen in the age group of 5-14 years comprising about 251 among 500 children. Diseases of the ear were common group of ENT problems among children(52.20%)followed by nasal (37.00%) and oropharyngoesophageal disorders (30.80%). Most common disease(30.8%) was otitis media. Conclusion-From the current study recurrent attacks of otitis media, otitis media effusion, enlarged adenoids causing symptoms are more commonly seen.
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Amit Shandilya
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