An Audit of Patients Attending ENT OPD at a Medical College in Western UP

ABSTRACT

Background: ENT ailments are one of the most common causes for patients to attend hospitals. The present study was undertaken to assimilate data on patients visiting ENT OPD in consecutive 3 months, so that the trend of diseases in this part of Uttar Pradesh could be studied. Objective: To study the epidemiological profile of otorhinolaryngology disorders in the patients attending ENT OPD, Muzaffarnagar Medical College. Methods: This was a retrospective record based study, done in department of ENT &HNS from January to March 2018. Results: More than half of the patients were male. Rural community dominated OPD attendance. Most common ailments for attending ENT OPD were pertaining to throat and neck with female preponderance, of which most frequent diagnosis was pharyngitis. Next in line were otological diseases with CSOM as most common. Patients with nasal complaints were least with allergic rhinitis as most common diagnosis. Discussion: The literature available with respect to the aims and objectives was reviewed. Conclusion: Our OPD is with male preponderance and rural dominated. Maximum patients were suffering from throat and neck problems and nasal complaints were least.