Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Publication: Complications and management of otitis media in children
Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;3(4):854-856.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20174148
Abstract
Background Otitis media is a main cause of hearing difficulty in children. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of medical treatment in the management of otitis media.
Methods This cross sectional study was conducted at the department of ENT, MNR Medical College and Hospital, during the period of February 2015 to March 2017. A total of 62 patients were included in this study and standard medical treatment of otitis media was given. All the data were recorded and analyzed.
Results Among 62 patients, 42 (67.7%) completely recovered from the disease while 20 patients (32.25%) did not improve.
Conclusions Conservative treatment is effective in the management of otitis media.
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Affiliations
- Department of ENT, MNR medical college & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana state, India
- Department of ENT, MNR medical college & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana state, India.
- Department of Biochemistry, MNR medical college & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana state, India. Research Associate, MNR Foundation for research and innovation, Sangareddy, Telangana State, India