Clogged Ears??

I've had this very recently following sinus infections, ear infections and bronchitis. 10 days of antibiotics didn't help, but a week on sterroids helped clear it up. I also went to the chiropractor and that made a big difference. It sounds like you have fluid on the ear and that's why your voice sounds funny - like you're under water?
Maybe try the chiro.

Yes, I have those issues. Clogged ears are a normal way to feel after an upper respiratory infection. I also get that feeling during allergy season. I suggest that he can't see congestion in the inner parts of your ear. The only way to see that is with an MRI or CT scan and those are expensive. Without more serious hearing loss or symptoms your insurance won't pay for it.

And, I wear hearing aids. The process of getting hearing aids was one of having my ears tested more than once over several years. At first, I didn't need aids. At the next, they would possibly be helpful. At the last, yes, I needed them.

Hearing loss is also natural. I suggest that having a mild hearing loss at 29 is normal. Talk with the doctor about this. You could wait until your ears feel clear and test again. However, I suggest that this is nothing to be concerned about. It's normal.

You had several conditions that would affect your ears. I suggest it's just a matter of waiting it out as your ears heal.

I found out I have a 20% hearing loss and prior to the last test done, I was advised to use Debrox ear wax cleaner. I can hear again like never before!

I have had clogged ears too related to allergy sinus drainage. And especially when I fly. I went to a chiropractor for something else and when I mentioned my ears, they said my eustachian tubes were small and curved so they were not draining well. They had me do some exercises (called the chicken because your head looks like a chicken pecking out but not down) and they immediately cleared up! I would suggest checking in with a chiropractor.