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Tympanometric findings among adult HIV patients undergoing a short-term treatment with high active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in port harcourt.
Ejikeme, U A; Lilly-Tariah, O B da; Onotai, L O; Chinenye, S.
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  • Ejikeme UA; Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • Lilly-Tariah OBD; Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • Onotai LO; Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • Chinenye S; Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Unit, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
Niger J Clin Pract ; 26(5): 599-603, 2023 May.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37357476
Background: In our practice as ENT specialists, people living with Human immunodeficiency Virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) have presented at the clinics with symptoms suggestive of otitis media with effusion such as the sensation of fluid in the ear, aural fullness and hearing loss. Eustachian tube dysfunction which is often the beginning of middle ear pathology could be caused by nasal allergy, upper respiratory tract infection, or obstruction by a nasal pharyngeal lesion such as lymphoid hyperplasia which is a common feature in people living with HIV/AIDS. Tympanometric findings give a measure of the objective assessment of middle ear function. Aim and Objective: This study was designed to determine tympanometric findings among adult patients undergoing short-term treatment with HAART in Port Harcourt. Patients and Methods: A hospital-based study involving 150 HIV-positive patients that received the same HAART treatment over 6 months and a control group of 150 HIV-negative individuals in Port Harcourt. The data extracted includes; the patient's ear symptoms, otoscopic findings, and tympanogram. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 and statistical significance was set at P > 0.05. Results: There was a high proportion of type B-Typanogram at baseline (Rt ear 24[16.0%], left ear 23 [15.3%]) and at repeat (Rt ear 23 (15.3%), Lt ear 21 (14%) evaluations. Also, there was a relatively high proportion of type C- tympanogram at baseline {right ear 18 (12%), left ear 15 (10%)} and at repeat Rt ear 14 (9.3%), Lt ear 10 (6.7%)} evaluations. Conclusion: One out of every eight patients living with HIV infection may likely have Eustachian tube dysfunction while one out of every five may have developed otitis media with effusion already. There was no significant change in tympanometric findings after treatment with HAART.
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Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Otitis Media / Otitis Media con Derrame / Infecciones por VIH / Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida / Pérdida Auditiva Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Límite: Adult / Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Niger J Clin Pract Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Nigeria

Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Otitis Media / Otitis Media con Derrame / Infecciones por VIH / Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida / Pérdida Auditiva Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Límite: Adult / Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Niger J Clin Pract Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Nigeria