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EAR CLINIC.
1936. 1935.
Number of Sessions held 41 41
Number of first attendances 62 73
Number of re-attendances 254 239
There were no names on the waiting list at the end of the
year. The classification of cases shows a similarity to that of previous
years in the numbers in the respective groups, viz.: —
1.—No evidence of Otorrhœa past or present or deafness
of more than a trivial or temporary nature 8
2.—Deafness only.—Some of these were due to old
otitis media 9
3.—Otorrhoea, active, quiescent or cured 45
Group 2.—9 cases.—Five were catarrhal in type and fit to
attend the ordinary school. Of these, one was referred for
removal of tonsils and adenoids, one for breathing exercises, one
for Eustachian catheterisation, and two called for no special
treatment. Two were due to old otitis media, of which one was
referred for a special school, and the other for ordinary school.
One was due to wax and one is undiagnosed and under observation.
Group 3.—(a) Found dry and requiring no treatment 13
(b) Found dry but recommended for accessory
treatment such as tonsillectomy 2
(c) Active case 30
These thirty cases were treated as follows:—
Five were ionised, of which four cleared up, two after one
application, one after three, and the other after four. The fifth
case contracted measles during treatment and had to be operated
for acute mastoiditis.
Six cleared up without any special treatment.
Thirteen were treated with i0dine and boric powder, and a
dry ear resulted in every case except one which is still attending.
Two were referred to the Croydon General Hospital with
mastoid infection.
Three left the Borough during treatment.
One is under observation.