A 3-year-old Aboriginal girl living in a remote community is seen in clinic. She has a history of recurrent otitis media with effusion and delayed spe...

Question

A 3-year-old Aboriginal girl living in a remote community is seen in clinic. She has a history of recurrent otitis media with effusion and delayed speech. Otoscopy today again shows bilateral middle ear effusions. What is the most appropriate management priority?

Accepted Answer

Arrange early audiology assessment and ENT referral for consideration of tympanostomy tubes

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Reassure and review in 12 months

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Start long-term oral antibiotics

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Prescribe decongestant nasal spray

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Advise avoidance of swimming

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Chronic otitis media in Aboriginal children

A 3-year-old Aboriginal girl living in a remote community is seen in clinic. She has a history of recurrent otitis media with effusion and delayed speech. Otoscopy today again shows bilateral middle ear effusions. What is the most appropriate management priority?