SPECTRUM OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL PROBLEMS AMONG PAEDIATRIC AGE GROUP AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL OF NEPAL

Background: Otorhinolaryngological problems are very common among children. The pattern of ENT disorders varies from community to hospital depending upon the demographic, socioeconomic and health facilities available in that particular region. objective study was evaluate determine based prevalence Ear, Nose Throat Methods: A prospective cross-sectional conducted department KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital during period 1 year 15th June 2021 2022. 320 patients attending outpatients were enrolled study. Informed consent taken patient attendant. Diagnosis made on basis history clinical examination. Results expressed numbers percentage. Results: Among (3.66%) respondents (58.7%) Males (42.2%) Females. Most children belonged age group 0-5 years (56.25%), living Nuclear family (73.4%), belong Middle upper middle class (43.1%). most ear wax (32.5%) otological disorders, pharyngitis (6.9%) throat rhinitis (6.6%) nasal disorders. Conclusions: revealed wax, related our area. We can improve rate by firstly raising awareness people then taking further steps education system.