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Of these 43 children, 1 suffered from obstruction, 15 from
chronic discharge from the ear—7 from the right, 6 from the
left, and in 2 instances the children suffered from double
otorrhœa. This is equal to .91 per cent., as compared with
1.58 per cent. for last year. In 8 cases the deafness was due
to adenoids, and in the remaining 18 instances to various
causes. In one case the child was almost a deaf mute.
The following table sets out more fully the various conditions
found.
As has been so frequently pointed out, a chronic discharge
from the ear is a matter of grave moment, the seriousness
of which would be difficult to exaggerate. Unfortunately,
little attention is paid to it. It is hoped that this is
one of the complaints which will be dealt with more thoroughly
before long.
Entrants. Intermediates. Leavers. Total.
B G B G B G B G
Obstruction — 1 — — — — — 1
Otorrhœa 3 4 1 2 2 1 6 7
Double Otorrhœa — 1 1 — — — 1 1
Deaf 2 3 7 5 1 — 10 8
Deaf due to Adenoids 2 3 — 1 2 — 4 4
No. Examined 697 479 464 1641
Percentage 2.8 3.3 1.2 2.5
Of these cases, 1 case had already been noted as suffering
from Otorrhoea on the first examination, and 1 case on the
first and second examination. 2 cases of Otorrhoea noted on
the first examination had cleared up. The numbers set out
below includc 2 oases of deafness which had been noted on
the first examination.
Diseases of the Heart and Circulation.
In 22 instances organic disease of the heart was discovered,
9 amongst the boys and 13 amongst the girls, and
in 1 boy this condition suspected. In the majority of cases
the Mitral Valve was affected, but Aortic Regurgitation was