Pediatric Otitis Media Epidemiology Antibiotic Stewardship and Long-Term Outcomes

Abdul Aziz,Siyyar Ahmad,Muhammad Jawad and IbrarHussain

ABSTRACT

Objective:To conduct a clinical and epidemiological study of otitis media in children, examining the patterns and efficacy of antibiotic usage in its management, and to evaluate the clinical outcomes in affected children.

Study Design:A prospective observational study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at theDepartment of  ENT Khyber teaching hospital Peshawar from August 2021 to December 2023.

Methods:Methods: 150 children being treated for otitis media. This information includes: patient demographics, treatment plan and follow up results. Mean age and standard deviation of all patients were determined, and p-values were used to compare the efficacy and recurrence rate of different antibiotics.

Results:Aged distribution of the patients from the medical records include: The mean age of patient was 3.2 years (± 1.1) years. It was also noted that antibiotic treatment relieved recurrence rates by a statistically significant extent (p<0.05). The incidence rate was lower in patients who volunteered to take the vaccine. Essential tympanostomy was needed in 12% of patients because of recurrent ear infections. The degree of hearing outcome was normal in 95% of patients after the treatment and speech delay referred in 82% of the cases. These more resistant patients were less frequent in numbers in patients cared for with aggressive preventative antibiotic regimens.

Conclusion: Pediatric otitis media still persists as a major important issue in health care. Antibiotic stewardship and vaccination have been proven to improve outcomes because they reduce recurrence and resistance. Focus on early action means there is higher chances of appropriate development patterns being in place.

Key Words:Otitis Media, Antibiotics, Pediatrics, Outcomes

Citation of article:Aziz A, Ahmad S, JawadM, HussainI, Pediatric Otitis Media Epidemiology Antibiotic Stewardship And Long-Term Outcomes.Med Forum2024;35(12):168-171.doi:10.60110/medforum.351237.