Otorhinolaryngology Morbidity Pattern among Patients Attending Outpatient Clinic of Suez General Hospital, Egypt

Abstract

Otorhinolaryngological disorders constitutes to one of the major causes of morbidity in any hilly area. Morbidity pattern has several determining factors like socio-economic status, basic education, occupation of parents, socio-cultural practices, living environment. Ear, nose and throat emergencies are common in all communities. Early diagnosis and management will result in reduction of morbidity and mortality.