Over-the-counter medicines may also work to open the ear canals and drain the fluid. If these methods don't help seek medical attention to have the fluid drained. Fluid in the middle ear (serous ...

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 ...