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Case Report: Otitis Media Supuratif Kronik Auricula Dekstra Type Benigna Fransiskus Harf Poluan; Erica G. M. Simanjuntak; Juan Alessandro J. M. N. Lele
International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : CV. Inara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijhp.v5i4.461

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The present case report describes the clinical features, diagnostic findings, and management of a 61-year-old female patient diagnosed with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) of the right ear, benign type. CSOM is a persistent inflammation of the middle ear characterized by continuous or recurrent ear discharge through a tympanic membrane perforation lasting more than two weeks. The patient presented with right ear discharge for approximately four months, initially serous and later purulent with occasional blood, accompanied by ear pain, fullness, tinnitus, and mild dizziness. Physical examination revealed a central perforation of the tympanic membrane with mucopurulent discharge, supporting the diagnosis of benign-type CSOM. Treatment consisted of aural toilet and systemic antibiotic therapy using levofloxacin 500 mg twice daily combined with cetirizine 10 mg once daily for one week, alongside education to maintain ear hygiene and avoid water exposure. Clinical improvement was observed with resolution of otorrhea and no further complications. Prognosis was good (ad vitam bonam), while functional and curative outcomes were moderately favorable (dubia ad bonam). This report emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, adequate antimicrobial therapy, and patient compliance in achieving a dry and safe ear condition while preventing recurrence or long-term hearing impairment in CSOM.
Earphone Use Patterns and Hearing Loss Risk Affecting Quality of Life Lina Marliana; Sena Pongtuluran; Fransiskus Harf Poluan
Journal of Public Health Sciences Vol. 5 No. 02 (2026): In Press - Journal of Public Health Sciences
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/IISTR.jphs.001440

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In today's modern life, most people are constantly exposed to noise every day, potentially disrupting their hearing function. One such factor is the use of hearing devices, namely earphones. Approximately 1.1 billion young adults and adolescents are at risk of experiencing hearing loss in their lifetime. If someone is at risk of hearing loss, it can undoubtedly impact their quality of life. Participants in this study were students at the Christian University of Indonesia in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The purpose of this study was to determine whether risky earphone use patterns are associated with quality of life. Data for this study were collected using a cross-sectional observational analytical methodology with a consecutive sampling technique. The study sample was assessed with a questionnaire created using Google Forms. The questionnaire, which is divided into two parts: the Earphone Use Pattern Questionnaire (PPE) and the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA), to determine the patient's quality of life, was then analyzed using the Chi-Square and Spearman tests. Of the 225 respondents, there were 62.2% risky earphone usage patterns and 37.8% non-risky earphone users. According to the HHIA score findings, 74.2% of people had no disabilities, 9.8% had mild to moderate disabilities, and 16.0% had severe disabilities, with p = 0.015 (p <0.05) obtained through the use of the Chi-Square statistical test. There is a relationship between earphone usage patterns and the risk of hearing loss, which affects the quality of life of students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Class of 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Co-Authors Erica G. M. Simanjuntak Juan Alessandro J. M. N. Lele Lina Marliana Sena Pongtuluran