IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2582-4147
Online ISSN: 2582-421X
CODEN : IJOABK
IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science (JOAS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2018 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Children with hearing impairment often experience delayed development of speech and cognitive skills, which may result in learning difficulty, therefore early detection and treatment of childhood hearing loss is crucial. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To estimate the pattern of hearing loss in school going children presenting in our institution and to estimate the burden of disease for rehabilitation of children with hearing impairment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A longitudnal cross- sectional observation study was conducted for a period of 1 year from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024in GMC Anantnag. All the children of school going age (5-18) who present with ear diseases and hearing impairment in outpatient department were registered for study with proper consent. The detailed history related to disease and detailed ENT examination were done and tabulated. Pure tune audiometry and higher function testing were done when needed and documented. RESULTS:The study involved 87 patients with hearing loss, with 42.5% being boys and 57% being girls. The incidence varied among age groups (5-9), (10-14 ) and (15-18) years with 26.6%, 44.8%, and 28.7% of cases . Out of 87 patients with Hearing Loss (84%) had CHL, (16%) had SNHL.Of these, 74.7% had bilateral hearing loss, 54% had right-sided unilateral hearing loss, and 15% had left-sided unilateral hearing loss. The majority of patients had CSOM, 25.20% had wax, 17.20% had OME, 14.90% had ASOM, 8% had Otitis Externa, and 3.40% had trauma and functional issues. 39% had surgical management, 40% had medical management, 20.6% had wax removal, 5.7% lost to follow-up, and 15% received hearing aids. CONCLUSION:Early detection of disease and health educational training, awareness programs of the disease for school going children and parents is needed to reduce the prevalence and burden of the disease. KEYWORDS:Childhood hearing loss,school going children, Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
Childhood hearing loss,school going children, Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media