Three-year-old Billy caught five colds during his first year in preschool. He also experienced repeated otitis media. If Billy is like other children with frequent otitis media, he may have trouble
A) attending to others' speech.
B) falling and staying asleep.
C) mastering large motor skills, such as running and climbing.
D) identifying the letters of the alphabet.

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Frequent otitis media can result in hearing loss, which can make it difficult for a child to attend to others' speech, especially in a noisy environment like a classroom. This can lead to problems with language development and academic performance.

Three-Year-Old Billy Caught Five Colds During His First Year in Preschool