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Pattern of ENT Diseases in Children: A Peripheral Military Hospital Based Study
M A K Sumon1, S U Ahmed, S D Afsana
1Dr (Lt Col) Mohammad Misbah Al Kabir Sumon, Classified ENT Specialist, Combined Military Hospital, Sylhet Cantonment, Bangladesh;
Insights
Paediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) disorders are common in children, with throat conditions like chronic tonsillitis being most prevalent. Early specialist consultation can significantly reduce long-term health issues in children.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) disorders represent a significant health concern in pediatric populations worldwide.
- Understanding the prevalence and specific types of ENT conditions in children is crucial for effective healthcare planning and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the hospital-based prevalence of pediatric ENT disorders.
- To identify the most common ENT conditions affecting children aged 0-14 years in a military hospital setting in Bangladesh.
Main Methods:
- An observational study was conducted at the ENT Outpatient Department of CMH Momenshahi from April 2017 to March 2020.
- Data were collected from 4612 children aged 0-14 years, encompassing all types of ENT disorders.
- Prevalence rates were analyzed based on age, sex, and specific diagnoses.
Main Results:
- Throat-related disorders (40.7%) were the most common, followed by ear disorders (34.8%).
- The most frequent diagnoses included Chronic Tonsillitis (21.8%), Acute Otitis Media (16.1%), and Pharyngitis (9.8%).
- Male children (52.2%) and those aged 6-10 years (44.4%) were most affected.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric ENT diseases are a major health issue, with throat and ear conditions being predominant.
- Improved healthcare access, socioeconomic status, and early ENT specialist consultation are vital for reducing chronic symptoms and long-term morbidities in children.
Abstract:
This study was aimed to find out the hospital based prevalence of paediatric ENT disorders in an ENT OPD of a peripheral military hospital of Bangladesh Armed Forces. This observational study was carried out at ENT out patient department of CMH Momenshahi, from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020. Irrespective of age and sex a total of 4612 children, between the ages of 0-14 years were included in this study. All types of ENT disorders were taken in to account. Data were obtained after ENT examination and necessary investigations. Total 4612 cases were studied. Male children (52.2%) were affected more and most of the children belongs the 6-10 years age group (44.4%).Throat related disorder (40.7%) were predominant followed by ear (34.8%). The most common ENT disorders were Chronic Tonsillitis (21.8%) followed by acute otitis media (16.1%) and pharyngitis (9.8%). Rate of Chronic otitis media (COM) was only 46(1%). ENT diseases are one of the major health problems among children. In addition to improved health education, socioeconomic status and better access to health care facilities; provision of early ENT specialist consultation may significantly reduce chronic or recurring symptoms and long term morbidities of common ENT disorders in children.
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