Question

A 6-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community has chronic suppurative otitis media with persistent otorrhoea and hearing loss. Which of the following is the most important component of his management?

Accepted Answer

Topical and/or systemic antibiotics plus referral for hearing assessment and speech support

Answer

Reassure that the condition will resolve without treatment

Answer

Avoid all water exposure and defer antibiotics

Answer

Immediate bilateral myringotomy in all cases

Answer

No intervention is required unless pain is severe

Practice question

A 6-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community has chronic suppurative otitis media with persistent otorrhoea and hearing loss. Which of the following is the most important component of his management?