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Sathish Kumar1, Prakash Mathiyalagen2, Mathan Kaliaperumal3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry, IND.
Cureus
|April 7, 2022
Summary
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) significantly correlates with hearing loss and depression. Longer disease duration in CSOM patients exacerbates these conditions, impacting quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Public Health
Background:
- Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a persistent middle ear infection characterized by discharge through a perforated eardrum.
- CSOM negatively impacts patients' quality of life, affecting social interactions, professional activities, and potentially leading to depression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between chronic suppurative otitis media disease characteristics and hearing loss.
- To evaluate the correlation between disease variables and the presence of depression in CSOM patients.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 142 participants was conducted at Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry, India.
- Spearman correlation and Chi-square tests were employed to analyze the relationship between disease characteristics, hearing loss, and depression.
Main Results:
- The majority of participants were female (65%), with a mean age of 44.08 years.
- Safe-type CSOM (tubotympanic) was prevalent (96%), often unilateral (78%) and affecting the left ear (58%).
- A significant linear correlation was found between the duration of the disease and both hearing loss and depression.
Conclusions:
- The duration of chronic suppurative otitis media is a critical factor associated with increased hearing loss and depression.
- These findings highlight the importance of managing disease duration to mitigate the adverse effects of CSOM on patient well-being.
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