A 5-year-old boy has recurrent otitis media with persistent middle ear effusion and hearing loss. Which intervention is recommended if his hearing is ...

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A 5-year-old boy has recurrent otitis media with persistent middle ear effusion and hearing loss. Which intervention is recommended if his hearing is significantly affected?

Accepted Answer

Insertion of grommets (tympanostomy tubes)

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Topical antibiotics

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Oral decongestants

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Adenoidectomy alone

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Immediate hearing aids

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Otitis Media with Effusion

A 5-year-old boy has recurrent otitis media with persistent middle ear effusion and hearing loss. Which intervention is recommended if his hearing is significantly affected?