Ear infections are no stranger in our home. In fact, Rowan has had 7 in the last 8 months. Luckily we have been ear infection free for the past month, but at the first of the week, Rowan started getting a cold and has been tugging on his ears. That’s my #1 sign that he is getting or has an ear infection. I recently was able to try a product that helps immensely with ear infections, the Ear Doc. What is the Ear Doc?
As taken from their website:
“About 75% of children up to age four suffer from earache caused by the accumulation of liquids and air in the middle ear, divers and air travelers also suffer from the same problem. The EARDOC is an efficient non-invasive device that reduces the ear pain by treating the problem rather than the symptom. The eardoc significantly reduces the need for ear tube surgery (Myringotomy) by naturally opening the closed Ear tube and drying the trapped fluids.”
Pros: This is actually a very neat idea. The ear doc is formed to fit around the shape of the ear. You put it up to your ear and then turn it on using the speed regulater which allows the ear doc to vibrate. It has a speed regulator switch goes up and down, thus giving you low and high settings. It’s really easy to operate.
The ear doc sends vibratons through the ear, thus relieving middle ear pressure and helps
drain trapped fluids. I used this on Rowan and noticed that it seemed to provide him relief. It’s nice to have immediate relief when we haven’t been into the dr. yet, and pain medications can take a half hour to kick in. Plus I like that it’s a natural way of relieving pain.
The ear doc relieves pain for many different issues including:
- Ear infection
- Middle ear fluid
- Otitis Media
- Hearing Loss
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Ear Pain caused by air travel
- Ear fullness caused by colds, sinusitis or allergies
It takes 2 AA batteries and lasts a long time if you are using alkaline batteries. The ear doc is also compact enough to throw in the diaper bag and wipes clean with a damp cloth.
Cons: My husband has had a lot of pressure in his ear due to wax buildup. He eventually had to go to the dr. to get it removed, but we thought we would try the Ear Doc on him to see if it would help relieve pressure. It didn’t really help, but it’s understandable since it wasn’t an ear infection, and didn’t involve fluids in his ears. I just thought I would throw this out there in case any of you are wondering if it works with other ear problems other than those mentioned above.
The Bottom Line: Innovative product which helps relieve inner ear pressure and fluid.
Price: $55
Where to Buy: Ear Doc Website
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can it be used if i’m already on medication
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What is Otis Media? is one of the questions in the FAQ.
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“Q: What causes a middle ear infection?
A: A small tube connects your ear to your throat. A cold can cause this tube to swell. When the tube swells enough to become blocked, it can trap fluid inside your ear. This makes it a perfect place for germs to grow and cause an infection.”
Interesting – I always thought that ear infections were caused by getting ‘junk’ in your ear. I’d love to have this for next time my little one gets sick, be nice to at least try something before taking him to the Dr.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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How can someone tell if a child has otitis media?
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What Causes Earaches?
Most common ear infections are caused by the narrowing and obstruction of the channel (Eustachian tube) which connects the middle ear with the mouth. The incarcerated fluids and air
create pressure on the tympanic membrane resulting in a severe earache and possible hearing impairment.
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What causes earaches?
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How can someone tell if a child has otitis media?
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How to use the EARDOC ?
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What causes a middle ear infection?
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What about fluid that stays in the inner ear?
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What causes a middle ear infection?
A small tube connects your ear to your throat. A cold can cause this tube to swell. When the tube swells enough to become blocked, it can trap fluid inside your ear. This makes it a perfect place for germs to grow and cause an infection.
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One of the questions on the site is, “What about fluid that stays in the middle ear?”
I have chronic ear problems and would love to have this for myself!
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How to use the EARDOC ?
Turn on EARDOC ™ by moving the speed regulator (slider) up. This will start the EARDOC ™ operating.
By moving the Speed regulator (slider) up and down, the strength of the wave frequency can be set – up for stronger and down for low speed till it EARDOC ™ is OFF (closed).
Place the head of the EARDOC ™ at the back of the ear.
Set the Speed regulator (slider) to a comfortable strength.
After use, turn the EARDOC™ off by moving the Speed regulator (slider) down till it is OFF (closed).
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What about fluid that stays in the middle ear?
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How to use the EARDOC ?
Turn on EARDOC ™ by moving the speed regulator (slider) up. This will start the EARDOC ™ operating.
By moving the Speed regulator (slider) up and down, the strength of the wave frequency can be set – up for stronger and down for low speed till it EARDOC ™ is OFF (closed).
Place the head of the EARDOC ™ at the back of the ear.
Set the Speed regulator (slider) to a comfortable strength.
After use, turn the EARDOC™ off by moving the Speed regulator (slider) down till it is OFF (closed).
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What does EARDOC ™ do: generates and transmits special vibration waves that ease the pressure and drain the trapped fluids in the middle ear.
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I watch children on a regular basis and could really use this! What is a middle ear infection? It’s when you have a build-up of germs/bacteria in your ear.
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From the FAQ: What about fluid that stays in the middle ear?
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This sounds great.
What Causes Earaches?? (F.A.Q.)
Most common ear infections are caused by the narrowing and obstruction of the channel (Eustachian tube) which connects the middle ear with the mouth. The incarcerated fluids and air
create pressure on the tympanic membrane resulting in a severe earache and possible hearing impairment.
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What is Otitis Media?
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What causes ear aches?
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What is a middle ear infection? It’s when you have a build-up of germs & bacteria in your ear.
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Interesting product!
How can someone tell if a child has otitis media?
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How can someone tell if a child has otitis media
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What Causes Earaches?
Most common ear infections are caused by the narrowing and obstruction of the channel (Eustachian tube) which connects the middle ear with the mouth. The incarcerated fluids and air create pressure on the tympanic membrane resulting in a severe earache and possible hearing impairment.
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What is a middle ear infection? It’s when you have a build-up of germs/bacteria in your ear.
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What is Otitis media? is one of the faqs. The answer is an infection of the middle ear.
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FAQ = The EARDOC is the only efficient non invasive device that reduces the pain and edema for ear pain The EARDOC treats the problem and not the symptom. Testing the EARDOC with an Audiometer, which measure the fluids in the middle ear, shows significant reduce of Otitis media My daughter would love this. Alan
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One of the FAQ’s is what actually causes an earache. Below, is their response: Most common ear infections are caused by the narrowing and obstruction of the channel (Eustachian tube) which connects the middle ear with the mouth. The incarcerated fluids and air
create pressure on the tympanic membrane resulting in a severe earache and possible hearing impairment.
This is a great giveaway, and one we could certainly use in this house. Thanks for giving me a shot at it.
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What is a middle ear infection? It’s when you have a build-up of germs/bacteria in your ear.
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Great Item!!! I have a small child and this would be great to use.
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What causes earaches?
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How can someone tell if a child has otitis media?
Otitis media is often difficult to detect because most children affected by this disorder do not yet have sufficient speech and language skills to tell someone what is bothering them. Common signs to look for are
unusual irritability
difficulty sleeping
tugging or pulling at one or both ears
fever
fluid draining from the ear
loss of balance
unresponsiveness to quiet sounds or other signs of hearing difficulty such as sitting too close to the television or being inattentive
The accumulations of the fluids can be detected with a audiometer that can be found in an audiology institute.
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