Sociodemographic characteristics of the patients of Tonsillitis attended in OPD of a district level Hospital

Abstract

Aim: To find out the tonsillitis patients and also find out its sociodemographic characteristics in district level of Bangladesh.
 Method: This was a prospective cross sectional study, which was carried in out patients of tonsillitis attended in OPD of 250 Bedded General Hospital, Gopalganj. All the patients of acute tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis and adenoid hypertrophy were selected from OPD irrespective of sex during the period of July 2015 to June 2016. Age ranges from 0-90 years and person residents of Gopalganj and adjacent districts.
 Result: In this study 45.54% were male and 54.46% were female. Male female ratio 1:1.2.Majority of patients were age group 0-15 years (55.97%) Mean age of patient 45 years. Maximum family had monthly income TK 10,000 to 20,000 and maximum patients were dependent (30%) 5-6 family members were highest group, 60% patients lived in katcha house, 75% lived in rural area 35% patients used to bath in pond and majority of patients primary and JSC qualification. The majority of signs and symptoms were sore throat (100%), red, swollen tonsil (26%); white pus filled spots on the tonsil (38%); swollen lymph node in neck (60%) and bad breath (halitosis) (38%).
 Conclusion: Tonsillitis is still high in rural area of our country and commonly found in younger age group. Thus improvement of related socioeconomic factors, health awareness campaign, improved health education and early accessibility can reduce the incidence of disease.
 Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; October 2017; 23(2): 180-186

The Average of Serum 25(OH)D in Children with Chronic Tonsillitis

“…Mahfuz reported similar results that out of 2176 chronic tonsillitis patients, more than half, accounting for 55.97%, were aged 0-15 years [4]. Another study in Jambi reported that the peak incidence of chronic tonsillitis occurred at the age of 5-14 years, with a percentage of 50% [18].…”

“…According to Mahfuz et al, there is a 50% increased risk of respiratory tract infection in children. This includes tonsillitis with Vitamin D levels <70 nmol/L and a 70% increase in levels below 50 nmol/L [4]. Meanwhile, Safak et al reported that VEGF was higher in children with serum Vitamin D <20 ng/mL.…”

“…Another study reported that more than half, accounting for 55.97%, of 2176 chronic tonsillitis patients were in the age range of 0-15 years [4].…”

Hubungan antara Usia dengan Kualitas Hidup Penderita Tonsilitis Kronik

“…Sampel jenis kelamin perempuan yang menderita tonsilitis kronik lebih banyak daripada jenis kelamin laki-laki dengan persentase sebesar 63.3%. Hal ini sejalan dengan penelitian yang dilakukan di Bangladesh tahun 2015-2016 yang menyatakan bahwa jenis kelamin perempuan lebih banyak daripada laki-laki dengan perbandingan 1.2:1 (Mahfuz & Kabir, 2017). Selain itu, penelitian yang dilakukan di RSUD Dr. Rasidin Padang tahun 2018 juga memiliki hasil yang serupa dimana jenis kelamin perempuan memiliki persentase lebih tinggi daripada laki-laki (51.4%) (Tamara et al, 2020).…”

“…Jika dilihat dari segi usia, penderita tonsilitis kronik paling banyak berada di rentang usia 5-15 tahun dengan jumlah 14 orang (46.7%). Hal ini sejalan dengan penelitian di Bangladesh tahun 2015-2016 bahwa penderita tonsilitis paling banyak terjadi pada rentang usia 0-15 tahun sebanyak 1218 orang (55.97%) (Mahfuz & Kabir, 2017). Selain itu pada penelitian lainnya di India tahun 2004-2007, penderita tonsilitis kronik juga paling banyak berada di rentang usia 1-10 tahun dengan jumlah 55 orang (36%) (Raju & Selvam, 2012).…”