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151
The remainder of the cases were under treatment or observation
from last year.
Cases referred to Hospital for Further investigation or
Treatment.
For X-ray of sinuses 33
For antral lavage 10
For operation of tonsillectomy and adenectomy 34
For adenectomy 5
Polypus removed 2
Papilloma treated 1
Pure tone audiometry 14
99
Treatment carried out at Clinic.
Displacements 3
Cauterisation 8
Politzerisation 27
Foreign body removed from ear 1
Foreign body removed from nose 1
40
Fifteen cases of otitis media were referred by the specialist for
daily cleansing and medication at the minor ailment clinic. Some
of these cases have to attend for weeks, others clear up in a short
time.
Politzerisation.
This form of treatment was recommended in 11 new and
17 old cases. Frequently the children have to attend for two or
three months for weekly treatment. The results of politzerisation
in catarrhal deafness are very good, but the children do require to
attend frequently for supervision. During the severe winter of
1952 many children had recurrent attacks, and needed more than
one course of treatment.
Results.
Cases discharged completely 26
Ear conditions improved or apparently cured 15
Hearing cases improved 10
Cases to continue under fairly frequent observation 18
No treatment required 8
The remainder of the cases are still under treatment.