Abstract
Objective: To compare the efficacy of various modalities of treatment of Otorrhoea in simple chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) at the ENT unit of Jos University Teaching Hospital. Method: Patients with uncomplicated CSOM were randomly assigned to 4 groups for treatment. A: Aural toilet alone. B: Aural toilet and mild antiseptic. C: Microscopy, culture and sensitivity determined antibiotic treatment. D: Broad spectrums antibiotic and antimicrobial cover. Patients had their ears evaluated for dryness after 7 days and at 28 days of treatment. Results: After 7 days of treatment, the ears were dry in A (50.8%); B (55.4%); C (44.6%) and D (46.2%). After 28 days, the dry ears that continued to remain dry were, A (48.5%), B (75%), C (82.8%) and D (90%). Conclusion: Use of antibiotic and antimicrobials has been superior to aural toilet alone. Inclusion of a mild antiseptic with aural toilet improved the outcome of achieving a dry ear.