Table 4 Percentage of respondents with earache (N = 829) reporting missing regular activities, visiting the doctor or using medication
N | % | |
|---|---|---|
Missed regular activities | 201 | 24.3 |
Others missed regular activities | 30 | 3.6 |
Phoned doctor or nurse | 122 | 14.7 |
Visited doctor or nurse | 235 | 28.3 |
Visited ER | 36 | 4.3 |
Used prescription medication | 257 | 31.0 |
Used over-the-counter medicine | 337 | 40.6 |