You can drain fluid from your ear at home with techniques like applying a warm compress and inhaling steam, popping your ears, or pulling your earlobe. Over-the-counter medicines may also work to ...

First, try using gravity to your advantage. If you tilt your head to the side with the affected ear facing down, the fluid may drain out more easily. You can even lie on your side for a few ...

Serous otitis media (SOM) is when the eustachian tube does not drain and causes fluid to build up in the middle ear space. The fluid build-up can cause discomfort or muffled hearing. If it doesn't ...