Question

A 4-year-old Aboriginal boy in a remote community has a history of recurrent otitis media and documented conductive hearing loss affecting speech development. Which intervention is most important to reduce the long-term impact on his hearing and language?

Accepted Answer

Early referral for audiology assessment and ENT review for possible tympanostomy tubes and specialist management

Answer

Reassure and review again at school age

Answer

Long-term analgesia for ear pain

Answer

Routine oral antibiotics whenever he has a cold

Answer

Avoid school attendance until hearing normalises

Practice question

A 4-year-old Aboriginal boy in a remote community has a history of recurrent otitis media and documented conductive hearing loss affecting speech development. Which intervention is most important to reduce the long-term impact on his hearing and language?