Unfortunately my asthma hasn't ever improved and I am not a candidate for most elective surgeries, because of the effect of anesthetic on my lungs .

Draining the fluid from an ear usually requires an incision through the drum itself that will heal a few weeks later, you definitely need to be out for this - way too painful to be awake for it.

The big issue is that my eustachian tubes are completely horizontal so there is no natural drainage, I would have to go in and have them perforate the drum regularly to have any effect - as it heals and my ears never drain.

But I am on a waiting list, to get on the waiting list to see ENT doctor and they will have a better idea if there is anything else that can be done.