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Online Published: 22 Nov 2025
 


Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution

Robert Bassey Mgbe, Paul Mambi Francis, Abiola Grace Adekanye, Mbora Effanga Offiong, Kufre Robert Iseh, Sufiyanu Yabo Umar.


Abstract
BACKGROUND: The occurrence of diabetes Mellitus (DM) all over the world is increasing at an alarming rate, and Nigeria is not an exception. Most diabetics are known to have ENT-related diseases.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors for ENT diseases in diabetic patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, hospital-based study was conducted over one year. Three hundred (300) patients were examined, and findings about biodata, family history, and onset of DM, treatment modality any other disease conditions present were documented.
RESULT: Among the 300 patients, 184 (61.33%) had ENT diseases. 116 patients (33.67%) were normal. Pharyngitis was the most common (36.41%); followed by rhinitis (28.26%) and Otomycosis (14.13%). The most common risk factor was family history, followed by uncontrolled blood sugar level.
CONCLUSION: ENT diseases are common among diabetic patients. For better quality of life of persons with DM, due cognizance of the risk factors, early recognition of ENT diseases, and prompt treatment are essential.
 

Key words: Diabetes, Otorhinolaryngology, Diseases


 
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Mgbe RB, Francis PM, Adekanye AG, Offiong ME, Iseh KR, Umar SY. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution. J Med Res Rev. 2025; 4(3): 132-136. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017

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Mgbe RB, Francis PM, Adekanye AG, Offiong ME, Iseh KR, Umar SY. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution. https://www.wisdomgale.com/jmrr/?mno=262433 [Access: December 02, 2025]. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017

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Mgbe RB, Francis PM, Adekanye AG, Offiong ME, Iseh KR, Umar SY. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution. J Med Res Rev. 2025; 4(3): 132-136. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017


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Mgbe RB, Francis PM, Adekanye AG, Offiong ME, Iseh KR, Umar SY. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution. J Med Res Rev. (2025), [cited December 02, 2025]; 4(3): 132-136. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017


Harvard Style

Mgbe, R. B., Francis, . P. M., Adekanye, . A. G., Offiong, . M. E., Iseh, . K. R. & Umar, . S. Y. (2025) Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution. J Med Res Rev, 4 (3), 132-136. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017


Turabian Style

Mgbe, Robert Bassey, Paul Mambi Francis, Abiola Grace Adekanye, Mbora Effanga Offiong, Kufre Robert Iseh, and Sufiyanu Yabo Umar. 2025. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution. Journal of Medical Research and Reviews, 4 (3), 132-136. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017


Chicago Style

Mgbe, Robert Bassey, Paul Mambi Francis, Abiola Grace Adekanye, Mbora Effanga Offiong, Kufre Robert Iseh, and Sufiyanu Yabo Umar. "Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution." Journal of Medical Research and Reviews 4 (2025), 132-136. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Mgbe, Robert Bassey, Paul Mambi Francis, Abiola Grace Adekanye, Mbora Effanga Offiong, Kufre Robert Iseh, and Sufiyanu Yabo Umar. "Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution." Journal of Medical Research and Reviews 4.3 (2025), 132-136. Print. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Mgbe, R. B., Francis, . P. M., Adekanye, . A. G., Offiong, . M. E., Iseh, . K. R. & Umar, . S. Y. (2025) Prevalence and Risk Factors for Otorhinolaryngological Diseases Among Diabetic Patients In a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Institution. Journal of Medical Research and Reviews, 4 (3), 132-136. doi:10.5455/JMRR.20250602044017


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