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BackgroundTonsillitis is defined as an inflammation of the tonsils, which is a common clinical condition caused by either bacterial or viral infections. It affects a significant percentage of the population especially children. Chronic tonsillitis (CT) is described as when an individual suffers from seven or more attacks of tonsillitis per year. AimThis study aimed to determine the prevalence and management of CT among patients attending all secondary care hospitals in Rabak city, Sudan. MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in June-September 2022. A structured questionnaire was used to screen 297 Patients who presented to all ENT clinics within the study period. Out of the 297 patients, 77 patients were confirmed to be having CT based on the inclusion criteria. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 21 and arranged into a simple frequency table. ResultsThe prevalence of CT was found to be 25.9 % (77) among all screened patients. The majority (67.5%) of the patients with CT were male, and mostly between the age of 11-20 years (32.4%). A considerable number of them (32.4%) were residing in the urban-industrial part of the city, and about 36.3% are not working. All the patients with CT complained of throat pain, while 88% presented with red inflamed tonsils. Laboratory investigations of these patients revealed 64% to have Neutrophilia, while 54 and 50% had high ESR and positive ASO titer, respectively. 57% of the patients underwent tonsillectomy while (30%) were managed medically. ConclusionThe prevalence of CT was found to be high in the agro-industrial area of Rabak city and more among teenagers, and most cases were managed by tonsillectomy.

Background: Residence to industrial areas was associated with increased risk of health problems. Lacks of epidemiological data of ear disorders were noticed among Sudanese. Objectives: This study was set out to determine the prevalence of preventable ear disorders in Rabak city, White Nile province in Sudan. Methods: A well-structured open-ended (pro forma) questionnaire was used to screen 300 participants who suffered of ear, nose and throat (ENT) complaints in the industrial area of Rabak city. Ear examinations for participants complaining of ear disorders were conducted using illuminated and pneumatic otoscope, tuning fork and pure tone audiometry. Diagnosis, risk factors and therapeutic outcomes were evaluated. Data were analyzed statistically and manipulated in a suitable manner. Results: Of total (n = 300), only (n = 186) fit the study criteria. About 85 (28.6%) of participants aged 20 -40 years old, whilst most 99 (33%) lived at urban-industrial part of the city. The participants who were not working 131 (43.6%) and those with basic level of education were 134 (44.6%). Otitis externa was prevalent in 50 (26.9%) of our participants. Around 44 (23.6%) were suffering of chronic otitis media and 40 (21.4%) were suffering of otitis media with effusion. Acute otitis media was detected in 27 (14.3%). Ear wax was detected in 13 (7.1%), and foreign bodies were found in 12 (6.6%) of the study population. Smoking was commonest amongst participants with otitis externa. Our results revealed that the preferred treatment modality was medical treatment and follow-up the participants which resulted in good outcome. Conclusion: Preventable ear diseases represent a significant health problem among participants of Rabak city. Amongst the ear problems, the incidence of otitis media and otitis externa due to industrial pollution was reported to be high. Creating comprehensive health education about the common ear disorders in this community can help reduce the prevalence of these conditions and is highly recommended.

BackgroundGeneral practitioners (GPs) have a significant role in the diagnosis of patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Some published data revealed a lack of knowledge among GPs about the disease, consequently, this lack of knowledge impacted their performance. This survey aims to assess the current knowledge and practice of general practitioners regarding laryngopharyngeal reflux in Saudi Arabia. MethodologyThis survey study was conducted to assess the current knowledge and practice of general practitioners regarding laryngopharyngeal reflux in Saudi Arabia using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed and collected from the