@chelmsford@sueinmn I had the exact same procedure (myringotomy without tube placement) in my left ear. I had allergies and my head was congested (I was taking Claritin-D for relief). I ended up flying cross country and during the descent my ears clogged up. Before this episode the ears would pop or clear up within 2 to 3 minutes. This was a Monday early morning. By Thursday the left ear still was clogged and went to my ENT. He stated I could do 3 things. (1) Do nothing (2) Prescribed antibiotics and steroids [he stated they don't really do anything] or (3) the myringotomy without tube placement, which I chose. It has been almost 3 weeks and no change, my ear is still the same. My ear did drain for about 4 days which is normal. I message my ENT on MyChart and told him my concerns, especially after I started doing the Valsalva maneuver after the procedure and wanted to know if this caused any damage to the eardrum. He answered the draining is normal but did not address my other concerns and has since not communicated with me after sending more messages asking for answers. I have another appointment with another ENT on April 10th and I hope I get relief and answers, I hate not being able to hear out the left ear.