Prevalence of chronic tonsillitis at ENT inpatient department: a hospital based study
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
Introduction: ENT- related diseases in children is major outdoor burden in pediatric population. Fortunately the mortality is very low but the rate of complications is still on the rise despite improvements in health care facilities. Tonsillitis is inflammation of tonsils, a common clinical condition caused by either bacteria or viral infection. It affects significant percentage of population more so in children. The condition can occur occasionally or recur frequently. Acute tonsillitis is characterized by visible white streaks of pus on tonsils and the surface of the tonsils may become bright red colour. Aims and Objective: To study Prevalence and outcome of Chronic Tonsillitis at ENT Inpatient Department Methodology: This was a Hospital Based, Cross-sectional study at Tertiary care hospital during the year Jan 2014 to Jan 2015, during one year period. All the patients admitted to ENT ward Diagnosed as Chronic Tonsillitis were studied, out of total 510 ENT inpatient department 90 patients were having chronic tonsillitis, of these 90; 42 patients have indication of surgery and rest of the patients were managed conservatively and at the time of Discharge the, complications; outcome of the patient were recorded. All the necessary data was collected using, pretested, semi-structured questionnaire. Result: Most common age of tonsillitis found to be 11-21 (56%); 21-30(20%); <10 (10%); 31-40 (9%); 41-50 (3%); >50(1%). Proportions of Male were more (61.96%) as compared to Females i.e. (38.03%). The most common complications following tonsillectomy was Hematoma (28.58%) followed by Fever (26.19%); Odynophagia (23.80%); Sore throat (14.28%); Uvular Edema (4.76%); Eustachian tube injury (2.38%). The most common complications following tonsillectomy was Hematoma (28.58%) followed by Fever (26.19%); Odynophagia (23.80%); Sore throat (14.28%); Uvular Edema (4.76%); Eustachian tube injury (2.38%).Conclusion: The chronic tonsillitis was common in the age group of in age group 11-21 year, common compilations after tonsillectomy were Hematoma; Odynophagia; Sore throat; Uvular Edema; Eustachian tube injury; (The most common complications following tonsillectomy was Hematoma; followed by Fever; Odynophagia; Sore throat; Uvular Edema ;Eustachian tube injury
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Devidas Nathu Sarode, Anita Vilas Bhole
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