On Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:47:59 +0000, Chris wrote:

Hi all,

After a recent viral infection I find that after the little nasty had
attacked my tonsils, chest and given me a slight fever, it left me with
fluid (pus I would guess) in my middle ear which is proving remarkably
reluctant to drain away. The effect is like when you get out of a
swimming pool and find you have water lodged in one ear. The difference
is, you can't clear this in the same way as it's behind the ear drum. I
first noticed this 8 days ago. Any suggestions as to how to get rid?

Try a nasal de-decongestant such as Beconase.

I know cos I had one prescribed a few weeks ago by Dr for a similar
problem - it will help clear a blocked Eustachian tube (leading from
inner ear to throat) and allow inner ear to drain.

Its highly unkiely to be pus as otehrwise you would have a raging earache.

Of course, you could always pop along to a pharmacist or a Dr if you
don't fancy the DIY approach ;-)