Ear screening program details of Himalayan Sherpa Buddhist Lower Secondary School, Dudhkundha, Solukhumbu
7^th December 2015

Screening program was carried out by a team from Ear Care Nepal which included ENT Surgeon: Dr. Milan Maharjan, Audio-technician: Ms. Ramita Maharjan, Community Ear Assistant Mana Shrestha, Volunteer: Mr. Ashok Maharjan, Mrs. Mary Maharjan, Mr. Naresh Shakya, Mrs. Beatriz, Mr. Txaber.

Active participation and support was provided by the teacher during entire program.

• Total number of students ear screened: 81
• Total number of students with normal finding: 63(77.77%)
• Total number of students with wax: 10(12.34%)
• Total number of students with middle ear problem: 8(9.87%)
  • CSOM TT: 1
  • Retracted TM: 4
  • ASOM: 2
  • Tympanosclerosis: 1
• Total number of students with hearing loss: 1(1.23%)
• CHL: 1
• Total number of students requiring ear surgery: 1