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Pattern of otitis externa in Kaduna Nigeria
Thomas Samdi Musa1, Alfred Nicholas Bemu1, Umar Sambo Grema1
1Consultant ENT Surgeons, Department of Clinical Services, National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Nigeria.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|September 2, 2015
Summary
Otitis externa (OE) is an ear canal infection affecting all ages, with acute diffuse OE being most common. Empirical treatment showed high success rates within two visits.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Otitis externa (OE) is a common inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal (EAC) and auricle.
- OE affects individuals across all age groups.
- Understanding OE prevalence and presentation is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of Otitis externa (OE) at the National Ear Care Center, Kaduna.
- To analyze the presentation patterns of OE patients.
- To evaluate drug treatment choices for OE in this specialist clinic.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 133 OE cases diagnosed between January 2009 and March 2013.
- Data extracted included patient demographics, symptoms, clinical findings, and treatment.
- Descriptive statistical analysis using SPSS.
Main Results:
- OE accounted for 1.0% of ear diseases (133/13,328 cases).
- Acute diffuse otitis externa was the most common diagnosis (75.9%).
- Ear pain was the primary symptom (51.1%); empirical treatment led to 91% symptom resolution by the second visit.
Conclusions:
- Otitis externa represents a small fraction of ear disease cases in specialist clinics.
- Acute diffuse OE is prevalent, characterized by ear pain and discharge.
- Empirical treatment is largely successful for OE, with low complication rates.
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