No, the ear isn't infected. I had my first sinus infection ever in June 2010, when I was 8 months pregnant with my first child. He was born Aug 1 2010 and the fluid behind the eardrum started in the middle of Sept 2010. I went to the Dr and the left ear was slightly red and infected so I was put on a Z Pak. The infection cleared. Then in Oct 2010, nothing got better so that's when I started going to the Dr. I have used peroxide, rubbing alcohol, massage, etc. But I was told that because the fluid is in the Eustachian tube, that neither of these things will help drain the fluid... it takes either steroids, antihistamines, and/or decongestants. It's so irritating dealing with this for 7 months now. I guess I may have to see an ENT, which I was hoping to avoid. Thank you for your advice!
well is the ear infected or just fluid? if infected your are going to have to have antibiotics . if it is just behind your ear then you may try putting some rubbing achoal in the ear for a few min's i have heard it will draw out the fluid dont know how ture this is but it may be worth tryin.
My doctor had me chew gum.