Prevalence and Profile of Patients with Otitis Externa at the Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital in Medan in 2020-2021

Otitis externa is an acute or chronic inflammation of the ear canal which also involves tympanic membrane and pinna. This disease has a prevalence rate about 10% all ENT diseases. Aim. research aims to determine profile based on demographic characteristics (age, sex, occupation), chief complaint, type, location, comorbidities in patients with otitis externa. Methods. hospital-based retrospective study diagnosed Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital Medan for period January 2020 December 2021. Data were obtained from medical records then processed using SPSS program analyzed descriptive statistics. Results. The total number 2020-2021 who met inclusion exclusion criteria was 291 patients. Found 47.4% male 52.6% female ratio 1:1.1. peak age group at 26-45 years 36.8%. In employment status, 23.0% are self-employed do not work 22.7% majority while 0.3% POLRI laborers minority. 72.5% come complaint pain tenderness followed by that felt full. most common type diffuse as much 91.8% location right often complained 44.7%. commonly found have other 87.3%. Conclusion. affects groups genders. Most complaints