Question

A 6-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community has had hearing problems and recurrent otitis media with effusion. School screening identifies conductive hearing loss. According to Best Practice Otitis Media Guidelines, what is the MOST important next step?

Accepted Answer

Arrange prompt audiology and ENT assessment to consider hearing support and possible surgery

Answer

Reassure and review in 12 months as effusions usually resolve

Answer

Start long-term oral antibiotics with no further follow-up

Answer

Insert grommets immediately in primary care

Answer

Focus only on treating acute infections when they occur

Practice question

A 6-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community has had hearing problems and recurrent otitis media with effusion. School screening identifies conductive hearing loss. According to Best Practice Otitis Media Guidelines, what is the MOST important next step?