Question

A 3-year-old child has recurrent otitis media with effusion (glue ear), affecting her hearing and speech development. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended if persistent bilateral effusions with hearing loss continue over 3 months?

Accepted Answer

Myringotomy and ventilation tube (grommet) insertion

Answer

Oral antibiotics for 6 weeks

Answer

Hearing aids only

Answer

Adenoidectomy alone

Answer

No intervention is indicated

Practice question

A 3-year-old child has recurrent otitis media with effusion (glue ear), affecting her hearing and speech development. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended if persistent bilateral effusions with hearing loss continue over 3 months?