Otoscopic findings in a group of schoolchildren in Kuwait

Auris Nasus Larynx. 1985;12 Suppl 1:S206-7. doi: 10.1016/s0385-8146(85)80150-4.

Abstract

Middle ear diseases are the most common cause of hearing impairment in children. Therefore, we found it important to conduct a study to reveal the frequency of different middle ear conditions. Using an otoscope with a magnifying lens 826 children in their second grade of primary school were examined. Various kinds of ear canal and middle ear pathology were found. An extremely high percentage (41%) of the 1,652 examined ears did show significant pathology. The different findings will be presented and comparison with other similar studies will be done.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Ear Canal
  • Ear Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Ear, Middle
  • Endoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kuwait
  • Male
  • Mass Screening*