Complications and management of otitis media in children

Authors

  • Parameshwar Keshangari Department of ENT, MNR medical college & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana state, India
  • Pampapathi Goud Katakam Department of ENT, MNR medical college & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana state, India.
  • Nagababu Pyadala Department of Biochemistry, MNR medical college & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana state, India. Research Associate, MNR Foundation for research and innovation, Sangareddy, Telangana State, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20174148

Keywords:

Otitis media, Conservative treatment, Hearing difficulty, Effectiveness

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.

Author Biography

Parameshwar Keshangari, Department of ENT, MNR medical college & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana state, India

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2017-09-22

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