Listen to OtoHNS_MD and Wear/a/Jimmy they've got great advice, it could be something other than otitis media with effusion
Good for you, I am thinking you are above average.
Good point.
In my mind I automatically combine tympanometry with audiogram since it is so rare that I don't get tympanometry.
Tympanometry is also waranted in this case, and yes using the cross checking principle, all results should be consistent. (one hopes)
Not to bore folks here...
But there is no single auditory diagnostic test that provides all infomation regarding the audiory system.
So what one does is several different tests, coupled with case history, etc, and combine the information to form a diagnossis, treatment & prognosis.
In this case,
Case history
Otoscopy or binocular microscopic exam (more modern)
Weber (tuning fork) (ANCIENT but very useful)
Tympanometry
Complete Audiogram
would be warranted. With the information provided by the above a good diagnossis etc could be formed.
I agree that an audiogram with an audiologist would be helpful here.
My approach would be
- binocular microscopic exam of the ears and tuning fork exam
followed by an audiogram (the result of which should be consistent with the exam)
"You need to viisit an ENT and have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist. "
"Are you sure it's fluid though? "
That is why one should consult with an ENT that has an Audiologist available.... otherwise, this could be a mixed loss, could be a retro cochlear pathology.... the list can go on, regarding what could be wrong here. But if ther is not a licensed Audiologist in the diagnostic team an acurate diagnosis can not be made.
If the fluid has not gone away in 4 months, it probably wont.
Are you sure it's fluid though?
You should definitely see an Otolaryngologist.
After 4 months, I doubt this problem is going to go away on its own. In fact, I predict that it will only get worse.
You need to viisit an ENT and have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist.
That really is the bottom line. No on-line source can really help you at this point.
Surgery, tube placement, antibiotics all of that is pending on the results of you evaluations.
Good luck