Re: Repeated accumulation of fluid in my middle ear

"Richard Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> My chronic condition is otitis media, which means that fluid repeatedly
> accumulates in my middle ear even after being removed.

"Thos. Jefferson" <TJeff@ monticello.org> responded:

> You may have damage to your eustachian tube. The use of the tube is to allow
> time for it to heal.
> I any case, it is my understanding that a permanent or "straight" tube can
> be put into your ear for a long term solution. You just have to avoid
> getting water in the ear.

> Michael

Avoid getting water in the ear?  That sounds very iffy.  You can avoid getting
water in the ear most of the time, but how do you avoid getting water in the
ear all the time?  I sometimes get water in the ear when I take a shower, I
suppose it could happen other ways too, besides swimming, like maybe getting
caught in a downpour outdoors.