Question

A 2-year-old Aboriginal girl from a remote community has persistent bilateral otitis media with effusion and delayed speech. Tympanometry shows middle ear effusion. According to the 2020 Otitis Media guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, which action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Arrange prompt audiology assessment and consider ENT referral for hearing support

Answer

Reassure only and review in 12 months

Answer

Start long-term oral steroids

Answer

Immediately insert grommets in the local clinic without ENT input

Answer

Avoid hearing checks until school age

Practice question

A 2-year-old Aboriginal girl from a remote community has persistent bilateral otitis media with effusion and delayed speech. Tympanometry shows middle ear effusion. According to the 2020 Otitis Media guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, which action is MOST appropriate?