 [ Symptoms ] my 4 year old is on abilify we upped his dose a couple weeks ago and he started stuttering is this from the meds [ Disease ] from the description provided it seems that you may be having a condition called as glue ear or serous otitis media serous otitis media describes a collection of fluid in the middle ear this may be acute not lasting for a long time or chronic lasting for a long time chronic long standing otitis media as in your case can occur due to long standing eustachian tube blockage or thickening of fluid due to which it cannot be absorbed or drained down the tube symptoms can range from ear discomfort pain slight reduction in hearing and irritation treatment of the condition can be done with medications including antihistamines and decongestants and nasal sprays in long standing cases a small surgical procedure involving placement of a ear tube in the ear drum tympanic membrane may be required to facilitate drainage of the fluid you might consult with your primary doctor or a ent doctor who can examine you and provide specific advice and treatment i hope this helps