Which professional is most likely to manage recurrent otitis media with effusion and arrange audiological assessment?

• A. Speech-Language Pathologist
• B. Otolaryngologist
• C. Pediatrician
• D. Neurologist

Answer: (B)

An otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) is the professional most likely to manage recurrent otitis media with effusion and arrange audiological assessment. ENT specialists focus on ear problems and middle-ear conditions, determine the need for further testing, and coordinate hearing evaluations to monitor impact on speech and language development. They also consider interventions like tubes if needed.

A Speech-Language Pathologist works on communication and language concerns, not on diagnosing or treating ear infections or arranging hearing tests. A Pediatrician provides general medical care and may refer to ENT, but arranging specialized audiology assessments and deciding on ENT-directed treatments typically fall under ENT care. A Neurologist concentrates on the nervous system, not middle-ear disease.