MediumIndigenous HealthOtitis media with effusion and hearing lossau-amcau-racgp
A 3-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community is brought to clinic for poor hearing and delayed speech. He has had multiple episodes of otitis media. Otoscopy shows bilateral dull, retracted tympanic membranes with air-fluid levels. Audiology confirms conductive hearing loss. What is the most appropriate next step in management?