Oh i have had ear issues from childhood. My E tubes don't expel the fluid that collects behind the ear drum so after awhile it gets stagnant and infected. When i was 22 i had to go to a ENT and he drained the ear and put in a tube and i have had to do that many times since then. It is called a Myringotomy. First the numb the ear drum and then make a tiny incision and drain the fluid and put a tube in it to keep it drained. It falls out after 6 mos. Happy Easter..