Question

A 10-month-old infant presents with an erythematous, bulging left tympanic membrane and fever. He has had three documented acute otitis media episodes in the last 6 months and lives in an overcrowded house in a remote Aboriginal community. According to otitis media guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

He is at high risk of chronic suppurative otitis media and requires aggressive management and regular ear checks

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This is a low-risk child and standard watchful waiting is sufficient

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Recurrent otitis media resolves spontaneously in all children by school age

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Topical decongestants will prevent progression to chronic disease

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Audiology assessment is unnecessary unless the child fails school hearing tests

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