CHRONIC SUPPURATIVE OTITIS MEDIA (CSOM) – A STUDY IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Background : The commonest disease faced worldwide is Chronic  suppurative otitis media (CSOM). It often causes hearing loss which is easily preventable and treatable.

Material and Method: The  study was conducted on 110 cases of CSOM who approached Pacific Medical College and hospital, Udaipur from February 2019 to February 2020.

Results: Males were predominant. Most patients 45(36.59 %) belong to the age group of 10–20 years. A large number of patients consulted ent specialist after consultation with general physicians. Vast majority of population came from country side. Unilateral CSOM was most common. Tubotympanic CSOM is more common as compared to Atticoantral variety. The most common presenting complaint was discharge from ear followed by hearing loss.

Conclusion:  In  india  a lot of patients present with CSOM but the assessment of problem on time and adequate management by motivating patient for treatment is necessary.

Keywords: Atticoantral .Bilateral. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). Tubotympanic .