Are there any remedies I can use while we are in the watchful waiting stage?

While your condition is under observation, your consultant may recommend home remedies to try, such as:

• using a warm, damp cloth or compress on the affected ear

• trying nasal balloons to try and clear the fluid (your consultant can recommend these and guide you on using them)

Don’t use ear candles – there is no evidence that they help with glue ear, and they may cause burns.