Otorhinolaryngological complaints in pregnancy: a prospective study in a tertiary care centre

Authors

  • Pratibha Singla Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala, Punjab
  • Manish Gupta Department of ENT, Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala, Punjab
  • Prithpal Singh Matreja Department of Pharmacology, Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala, Punjab
  • Raveena Gill Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala, Punjab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20150904

Keywords:

Pregnancy, ENT, Otorhinolaryngology, Manifestation, Trimester

Abstract

Background: The noteworthy changes occur throughout the female body during pregnancy, due to hormonal processes. Mostly they are self-limiting and do not harm the expectant mother or fetus, but some become pathological and require early medical intervention to limit the damage. The objective was to recognize and compartmentalize such complaints; and additionally gaining figures reflecting the frequency of such complaints.

Methods: This study design consists of pregnant women coming with various ENT complaints to outpatient department.  

Results: ENT-related symptoms are common during pregnancy.  

Conclusions: Practitioners should have general idea of the etiology, clinical severity and most favorable treatment of these conditions.

Author Biographies

Pratibha Singla, Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala, Punjab

MBBS Student 3rd year

Manish Gupta, Department of ENT, Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala, Punjab

Professor, Department of ENT

Prithpal Singh Matreja, Department of Pharmacology, Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala, Punjab

Associate professor, Department of Pharmacology

Raveena Gill, Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala, Punjab

MBBS Student 3rd year

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