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A 4-year-old child has hearing difficulty for 3 months, with a dull, retracted tympanic membrane and visible fluid level but no pain. Which diagnosis is most likely?

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Correct answer: C — Otitis media with effusion (glue ear)

Otitis media with effusion (glue ear) presents with a chronic effusion behind the tympanic membrane, causing hearing loss without significant pain or infection signs.

Reference: NICE NG129