Myringotomy: How long til the ear feels normal?

Ryan have you gotten better?? I’m going through this now.

A year and a half later....my ears just get worse.
Good luck everyone.

Hi, did the doctors ever figure out after the grommet was installed in lower eardrum why like me 3 months after myringotomy procedure my ear is blocked, lots of pressure, no fluid nor infection and tinnitus? I can’t live like this it’s excruciating

Hi, I'm not the person you were responding to, but let me tall you my experience - I had several myringotomies. After the first one, one tube fell our without my knowledge and the hole closed. As you described the result is painful.
Another time, thick fluid clogged the tube. It was a long time ago, so I don't remember if he put one in with a bigger hole, or use a syringe to clear the ear.
Sue

I had a mysongotomy on August 13. Today is September 4th. I still do not seem to have relief. Do I need to wait longer to have the relief I want

In my experience (long, long ago) you should be feeling some relief by now. What were the symptoms that led to the myringotomy?

How long will it take to get that fluid out of the ear?

It should be gradually leaking out or drying up. If no change call the ENT

I just had it done 2 days ago. Both drain and tube. This makes 8 for me. This is the first time i don't hear clearly. Sounds are muffled. But i also have a sinus issue too so that could be why. Hope you feel better soon which i think you will. Happy Easter.

I'm also looking for answers on a similar situation.

Since relocating to a state with a different climate, I've had on and off issues with a plugged right ear. My first occurrence - in late 2024 - went away after a started using Aller-Flo/Flonase daily. However, I got a sinus infection in February and, shortly after most of the normal symptoms subsided, I started to notice some minor clogging of my right ear and the inability to properly pressurize.

The clogging isn't severe and the hearing loss is minor. I went to see my ENT and they recommended the myringotomy as a temporary solution to equalize the pressure but admitted it's probably not a permanent solution if I have Eustachian tube disfunction. My online reading led me to this discussion and has somewhat discouraged me from doing it. I also ruptured my ear drum as a kid and required surgery to repair it (myringoplasty), so I'm nervous to intentionally cut my ear drum.

I have a few more ENT appointments set up for the next 6-9 months for additional opinions but I was wondering if anyone here has any guidance. Did any find any solutions for themselves?

Also, with a condition like a clogged ear, is it dangerous to fly?