How long ago did you begin having problems with your ears? Keep in mind that ears often heal by themselves (although this can take many months or even 2-3 years). Also keep in mind that medical procedures can backfire and make things worse...
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Around two months at his point. 3-4 weeks of middle ear infection; another 4 weeks post-infection. I know it's not a long time, especially for veterans like yourself Bill (my condolences) but..well, we all want our T gone, and the surgery seems harmless enough.
If there's fluid / mucus trapped in my ear cavity and it can't get out because of ETD (or the air pressure can't regulate properly)...Steam inhalation, nasal sprays, yawning, jumping, swallowing, chewing gum - it's not having much effect. Balloon dilatation might do the trick. And if not...back to the waiting game.
My initial complaint was H. Nowadays I know that H reliably goes away on its own. My T turned on in the evening of the day of my hearing test. As a result, I ended up basically losing two years of my life. I believe my T was caused by one of the hearing tests...
"If there's fluid / mucus trapped in my ear cavity and it can't get out because of ETD (or the air pressure can't regulate properly)"
Are you sure that it won't get out given enough time?
Are you sure that it won't get out given enough time?