Anoop M1, Umarani G2, Anvita Nimmagudda3, Mohammad Naseeruddin4, Khusro Nizam Zameer5, Nowsheen Hamdani6
BACKGROUND
Chronic suppurative otitis media is one among the commonest ENT disease seen in day-to-day practice. It is seen mainly among low socioeconomic class.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The present study was conducted in the Department of ENT, Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences. Fifty patients with CSOM of all age groups and both sexes attending the Outpatient Department of ENT were selected randomly for the study.
RESULTS
From our study, we found mainly children of age group 10-11 years commonly affected. They belong to poor socioeconomic background. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common organism isolated in the present study. Ciprofloxacin was found to be the most sensitive antibiotic to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
CONCLUSION
We noticed that drug resistance is on the rise due to misuse of antibiotics, over-the-counter treatment, inadequate period of therapy and less awareness among public regarding drug resistance. Constant monitoring of antibiotic sensitivity is needed to prevent drug resistance in CSOM.
KEYWORDS
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media, Sensitivity, Drug Resistance, Ciprofloxacin.
