C.M. & L. McM 11-03-25
Referral advice for Glue ear in Adults
Urgent Referral
Consider referral in adults >40 if not associated with an upper respiratory tract infection and especially if it occurs unilaterally, as there may be an underlying nasopharyngeal tumour. This possibility is much greater in the Chinese/Malaysian populationIn all other adults, refer to audiology as per the Hearing Loss pathway