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 ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD 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 ...

You cannot diagnose this fluid build-up yourself. It's important to get an accurate diagnosis from a healthcare provider, especially if you have ear infection symptoms like pain or drainage of ...

However, if middle ear fluid develops due to infection, congestion may linger after the active infection, until the fluid clears. Avoiding irritants and allergens that trigger sinusitis can also ...

Other symptoms of a CSF leak include: nausea neck pain tinnitus, or ringing in the ears hearing loss An individual with a CSF leak may also notice clear, watery fluid draining from their nose or ...

However, fluid buildup and problems with fluid drainage seem to be a contributing factor. In most cases, Ménière's disease only affects one ear and can cause a feeling of fullness in the ...

"Glaucoma in its early phases is really asymptomatic. People have no idea that they have it," says Dr. David Friedman, director of the glaucoma service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear.