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When should I refer a child with otitis media with effusion to an ear, nose and throat department?

April 26, 2017child Department ear effusion media Nose otitis refer throat

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When should I refer a child with otitis media with effusion to an ear, nose and throat department?

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• Refer children to an Ear, Nose, and Throat department (ENT) when there is: • A significant hearing loss (> 25 decibels [dB]) on audiology assessment. • Persistent otitis media with effusion (OME) of longer than 3 months’ duration. • Suspected language or developmental delay. • Signs or symptoms that may make diagnosis difficult or are a cause for concern.