Hi Len,

Thanks for the response. I see a Ear nose and throat specialist on nov.
4th. But I guess until then I should give it a shot and ask here.
How common is this among adults? I read tons about it - but all
referring to a child. Any ideas as to a cause or prevention for this?
The doc says it is a clear/"sterile" effusion and its due to allergies
- but I have never had allergies in the past. I also just had a child -
he was 6 months when this started. Doc says sometimes people -
especially after a pregnancy - just suddenly develop allergies - could
this be true?
The only changes I have made.... I quit smoking 1 1/2 yrs ago. And
about the time this all started, I went out drinking and smoked a few
cigarettes... then again here and there ever since. About one cigarette
per day, late in the evening. Sometimes two.  This and the clogged ear
has been going on for 4 months! I know.. if I am only smoking one per
day I should just stop altogether... I know.
Also, I began taking Zoloft the same time too...All of these things
within days of the clogged ears. I actually thought the Zoloft might
have caused it since it was the only thing I had taken and I had smoked
previously without problems... so I quit taking it for a month and
nothing was better or worse.. started taking it again and its all still
the same.

Anyways, all input is appreciated.

Kim