oldyoungdude

I also had a question regarding Deviated Septum. I have passed my FC1 at Wright Patt and will arrive at my UPT base in June. The question I have is that I have a deviated septum. The only reason I know this is that I have mild allergies (sneezing, occassional congestion, etc.). Additionally, I am sometimes unable to pop my left ear when flying. In general aviation and commercial flying, it typically isn't a huge deal. It typically will eventually pop but will cause some discomfort/pain until it does. I have flown backseat in the Viper twice and both times I have had ear issues with my left ear not equalizing pressure quick enough due to the quick changing of altitudes. I went to an ENT and he said that due to the deviated septum, my left eardrum is retracted and is unable to equalize pressure in the middle ear. I am on a nasal spray to reduce the inflammation and to hopefully open my nasal passages to help equalize pressure. I am worried that 1- I will rupture my freaking ear drum in UPT, and 2- I will be DQd if I mention it once I get to UPT as classes are already on tight schedules as it is. I guess what I am asking is, are there any other techniques for equalizing pressure in ears when congested, will this DQ me, and should I get the surgery to correct my deviated septum BEFORE UPT in 2.5 months?