Question

A 4-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community has long-standing bilateral otitis media with effusion and significant conductive hearing loss on audiology. What is the MOST appropriate management priority?

Accepted Answer

Arrange early ENT and audiology review to consider grommets and hearing support

Answer

Reassure and review in 12 months

Answer

Start long-term oral antibiotics without referral

Answer

Use ear candling as an alternative therapy

Answer

Avoid school attendance until resolved

Practice question

A 4-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community has long-standing bilateral otitis media with effusion and significant conductive hearing loss on audiology. What is the MOST appropriate management priority?