epidemiological investigation of the foreign body in the ear, how to treat it and its complications in the hospital kamkar-arabnia in qom in 2019

Background: a foreign object in the ear is a relatively common emergency, and failure to remove it properly or using incorrect methods can cause irreparable damage.objectives: this study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of foreign bodies in the ear, their treatment, and associated complications at kamkar-arabnia hospital in qom in 2019. methods: this descriptive study used a census method to include 102 patients referred to kamkar-arabnia hospital with complaints of foreign bodies in the ear. data were collected using a checklist that included demographic and hospital information, and then analyzed using spss 18 with descriptive and analytical statistics. results: the study included 102 participants with an average age of 12.41 ± 7.11 years. most participants were male (58.9%, n = 60), and the age distribution was as follows: 0 - 6 years (49%, n = 50), 6 - 12 years (30.4%, n = 31), 12-18 years (13.7%, n = 14), and over 18 years (6.9%, n = 7). the most common foreign body was seeds (35.2%, n = 36). complications were observed in 41.4% of cases, with the majority occurring in the age group of 0-6 years. in this age group, seeds were the most common foreign body, whereas in the age groups 6 - 12 years and 12 - 18 years, seeds were also prevalent. for individuals over 18 years, common foreign bodies included matchsticks, cotton, and plastic. only 22 patients required anesthesia for removal. among the age groups 0 - 6, 6 - 12, and 12 - 18 years, most foreign bodies were removed without complications, whereas 5 individuals over 18 years experienced canal bleeding. conclusions: the study highlights the need for effective preventive measures to avoid the entry of foreign substances in children, emphasizing the importance of proper management to prevent complications.