Diagnose this problem.. or is it not a problem

[kokomo]

After I dive once or twice a week my right ear feels strange..

It does not hurt.. it has a slight discomfort. Went to the doctor a few months ago and he said I had a bit of fluid behind the ear drum and to wait a week or two to clear.. I dont want to have 2 weeks off after every dive I do..

1) yes I can equalize no problem
2) no pain, just discomfort
3) the 'click' i can normall make in my ear's only happens maybe 50% of the time when symptons are present in troubled ear


Shoud I just keep diving on this ear as there is no pain etc etc.. and only stop if it gets worse..

shoudl I always wait for it to clear?

see another doctor?

cheers

 

[WillUnderwater]

Sounds like you might just have some water remaining in the ear. It's very important to rinse your ears out after every dive with freshwater and then a good "ear beer" mixture to help dry your ear and kill bacteria.

 

[kokomo]

The water or problem is on the inside of the ear drum.. This is my confusion.

The doctor (who is not a specialist) said my eustation tubes must be slightly inflamed and not allowing the naturally produced fluid to pass