Dr. Mom was so impressed with all your enthusiasm that they have given me two more to give away and also another blogger will soon be doing a giveaway, also. Check Sassyfrazz for updates, and I will be doing another giveaway soon. If you subscribe to my feed, you won't miss it.
Ear infections are not all that common around here, but when they do happen we have very different symptoms on our kids. Hope-Anne has no symptom until it bursts. Trinity has been that way a bit, too, but sometimes she will show signs of grumpiness, but we don't know why. Samuel pulls at his ears and doesn't sleep well.
Donnie lost most of his hearing and had ringing in his ears. And the most annoying part was that he could hear everything super loud that goes on in his body, like chewing or walking! He was diagnosed with an ear infection, but nothing would make it go away. Even 3 months of antibiotics. He has had his ear drum drained and wax cleaned out, but still his hearing is going away again.
We got tired of the copays! A pediatrician taught me years ago when Kaytlin had chronic infections how to tell when to go in. But I haven't had a quality otoscope in all these years.
Well, now I have found one! And not only is it excellent quality, it is also very affordable. It is the Dr. Mom Otoscope. It is heavy duty, being made with a metal body, with an LED light that doesn't have a filament to burn out. It has a lifetime warranty, so if the light or anything else stops working they will fix it or replace it. So what is affordable? How about the price of a typical co-pay? $19.97 with $4.95 shipping. Just a bit over $25! How many copays will it save you by not having to run in to get your child checked out?
We have been playing with ours for a few weeks and it has been amazing! There is a learning curve, but mostly it has been easy. We can see all the waxy buildups that are causing hearing difficulties, we can see ear infections, and we can see when the cold has not led to an ear infection. The Dr. Mom Otoscope has helped us a lot with Donnie's ear troubles. We have been able to see that the medications he was on were not working. He had no pain, so that was our only indication, besides the hearing loss.
The scope comes with a picture of what you may see in the ear. That way you will know what you are looking at.
Anonymous commentors are welcome. I will be announcing my winner on my blog, via email, and on Prizey Winners. Please leave a nickname that is unique if you are not willing to leave an email address so that when you look on Prizey Winners you will know it is you. Thanks!! The scope comes with a picture of what you may see in the ear. That way you will know what you are looking at. The scope has a 4x magnification. We look in the ear and see it FILLED with wax. Oh, you would not believe it! But we flushed it out and found that the wax was actually so small that we could barely find it! You really can get a good look at things.
I highly recommend getting an otoscope. Even as you are aging, it comes in really handy. We use it for our parents, too.
I highly recommend getting an otoscope. Even as you are aging, it comes in really handy. We use it for our parents, too.
You can get a good deal by buying two otoscopes and getting free shipping! It comes with three sizes of Re-usable Dr Mom Speculas to look in your ears.
Dr. Mom sent me an extra Otoscope to give away to one of my readers!
Dr. Mom sent me an extra Otoscope to give away to one of my readers!
Please visit their website HERE and tell me one thing that you were surprised to learn or why you think this will help your family.
The giveaway will end March 30th.
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wow, I am first! I hope the random meter loves me, because with three boys with chronic infections, this would really come in handy! Since we have been through this so much, you would think I would know all of the info on how to tell when it is an infection and when meds are needed, but I found the information on this site so helpful that I have it bookmarked to my desktop now for reference! Thank you so much:)
ReplyDeletekpuleski at gmail dot com
Man, I sure needed this about a year ago! :) But I'd sure like to have it now too!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. This would help my family, because my daughters inherited only about one thing from my husband...ear wax. nice huh?
ReplyDeleteMy kids (4) always seem to have earaches, it would be good to know if its an infection first instead of wasting a trip to the doctor and money just for the doc to say no their ears are fine, most of the time ending up going back later since we KNOW an ear infection is comming on...If I dont win I plan on buying one tho.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that you could put olive oil drops in your ears to help with ear wax. hmm.
ReplyDeletekatebeth45 at gmail dot com
Well, I didn't know there was a difference between an ear infection and ear fluid. This would help us determine if my daughter just has wax or a true ear infection.
ReplyDeleteMy kids never seem to 'act' sick, but get super cranky, with no outward signs of being ill. Something like this would be an awesome help to see if there is something going on with their ears, when I think that might be the case. I have one terrible time getting appts where we are at, so it would be a godsend to know for sure if we were dealing with something like an ear infection when we finally manage to get an appt.
ReplyDeleteMy kids never seem to 'act' sick, but get super cranky, with no outward signs of being ill. Something like this would be an awesome help to see if there is something going on with their ears, when I think that might be the case. I have one terrible time getting appts where we are at, so it would be a godsend to know for sure if we were dealing with something like an ear infection when we finally manage to get an appt.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter had reoccurent ear infections for years! We were literally in the dr's office at least twice a month just to get her ears checked. I would love to have this at home. I always hoped I would have one to save me on my dr's bills when my little one was going through this. Now it would be nice to make sure my youngest doesn't have the same problems as his sister.
ReplyDeleteHi, My boys have had ear tubes twice and still get ear infections! I didn't know a tool like this one existed. I also know that too much ear wax can cause vertigo in adults! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
ReplyDeletejchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
My daughter has constant ear infections and lots of ear wax. This would really help us out!
ReplyDeleteWow! I was suprised to see what an infected ear actually looks like. I have 4 kids, one of which gets ear infections easily. I also have a daughter who is a bit of a drama queen. I have took her many times to the dr only to learn that her ears are fine and she just has a cold. This would be so handy to have.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for the entry, I love that you can actually see inside the ear and finally know what is happening in the ear! I would totally use this for my daughter!! Thanks!
ReplyDeletestbaisch[at]yahoo[dot]com
I never really new what tube were until I read the site. This would come in handy. The littlest one recently had an ear infection.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea. I'm always looking for something to help diagnose what's going on with my daughter!
ReplyDeleteThis would come in handy.
ReplyDeleteWow! what a great time saver, money saver & sanity saver! You know ear infections always start on friday @ 5:00pm! I neeeed this!
ReplyDeleteI never knew feeding your baby laying down could cause ear infections I am glad I know this now
ReplyDeletechickeedee_2002(at)yahoo.com
Oh, I would really love to win this! My son has had several ear infections, one which landed us in the ER the night we brought his sister home from the hospital. I'd love to be able to keep an eye on things in there so I could intervene before things got bad. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't know they sold these to the general public. For any parent who has stayed up all night with a child suffering from an ear ache this would be a great tool to have! I've found tylenol and warm compresses on the ear helps... but it doesn't cure the ache... unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a very useful giveaway!
Marissa :)
md-sweeps (at) hotmail dot com
This is great! I didn't know anyone could buy these things. This would help out.
ReplyDeleteOh so nice!!!
ReplyDeletetobefrank[at]tds[dot]net
Ear infections are the worst! My daughter has often had trouble with earwax and infections. That's why I think this will help my family :D I'll be able to tell what's going on BEFORE taking time out of work and school for a, possibly unnecessary, doctor appointment :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest!
anastasia_falling@yahoo.com
The only whine I have is that this giveaway ends so long from now!! I learned that the pulling on the ears isn't necessarily a sign of ear infection! Gotta get me one of these!
ReplyDeletenateandjakesmom at gmail dot com
that looks like a handy thing to have around!
ReplyDeleteEven with tubes in, my daughter still gets ear infections. Always on the windy day that she wont wear a hat! Would really love and use this.
ReplyDeleteAlana
Lannerlou AT aol DOT com
I have been to the doctor so many times thinking my children had ear infections only to find out their ears were clear....and their pulling on the ears was related to teething! We have no copays....we have a high deductible insurance, so too many of these trips add up! This would be so valuable around here! Thank you! ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )
ReplyDeleteMy daughter just suffered two ear infections (simultaneous) while we were on a family vacation. She was in such distress and we had no idea it was an ear infection because she'd never had one before. I can imagine it would be extremely convenient and helpful for our peace of mind to have an otoscope around. Especially since we have another baby on the way due in June.
ReplyDeletedisarray at onebox dot com
This is amazing. I could really use this around my house.Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWe're just now having our first, so there's LOTS we don't know yet. I didn't know ear infections are usually preceded by a cold.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
nifferjeno at gmail dot com
I would love to add this to the home first aid kit.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
ReplyDeletemerepeters@hotmail.com
This would take the guess work out of ear infections!I'm surprised so little wax could be a problem!
This would be great to have at our house because Nathaniel has trouble with his ears. The website had great options for helping with wax build up. I may need to do that with him. I should have his ears washed out, too!
ReplyDeleteI hope I win! :) Thanks for the review and giveaway!
I didn't know that you could put olive oil drops in your ears to help with ear wax.
ReplyDeletetaradawnrobertson at hotmail dot com
Wow thats cool they have people in Kazakhstan using the otoscope! thanks for the cool giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy son has fought chronic ear infections over the last year and I would really love to be able to know myself when it is an ear infection or not...
ReplyDeletemy kids could use this.
ReplyDeleteYuck! Those ear wax pictures were nasty! We have battled ear infections here too and I hate going to the dr. and it wasn't an ear infection at all. My dd has very small ear tubes and gets wax built up easy.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Great contest!
Ugh, we've been battling constant EI's since A was 4 months old (she's now 3) with 2 burst ear drums.
ReplyDeleteWHY I haven't bought this already is beyond me.
Michelle
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that ear wax can cause hearing loss. This would be a great addition to but my mind at ease when my kid is sick.
watson(at)zerostreet(dot)net
My mom had an otoscope growing up, but I haven't been able to find a good one to use with my kids. I bought a cheapo one at Walgreen's but it fell apart completely. I would really love to have this! $20 a pop on a co-pay because the baby is pulling at her ears is getting expensive. I think we've probably spent $200 on suspected ear infections in 2 and a half years, and she's only had one!!
ReplyDeleteIf I don't win, I think I'm going to buy one. Thanks for telling us about it!
Amy @ http://prettybabies.blogspot.com
Wow, olive oil helps ear wax?! This is such a great product. Fingers crossed... laura519 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this since I had ear infections ALL the time as a child. In fact, I had tubes in and out of my ears 3 times & it was the worst. And believe it or not, I (a 27 year old woman) was diagnosed with a major ear infection two weeks ago, so I could even use this now! I think it's neat that they include different attachments, as well as the pictures so that you know what you might see in there. Thanks for the giveaway & take care!
ReplyDeleteMy boys and my husband are wax mongers. I have never seen so much wax. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI always thought batting or pulling their ears was a good indication of an infection, but, I guess not for younger babes.
ReplyDeleteMy son suffered years with ear infections. The first time he was a few months old. He went to sleep one day and would not wake up except to take a few sips of food, and hardly woke for that. No fever at all. When I took him to the doc about 2 days later, he was not getting enough food, and still would not wake up for anything!
I laid him on the table and the doc says..so what is wrong? I started crying since my husband had a history of coma's as a child, and I was worried out of my mind! I pick up Mason's arm and it just dropped to the table, Mason did not even stir. I tried to wake him...he would not wake up!
No fever I said through my tears.
So, the doc took his temp and he did have a low grade fever...99.9. Then Doc looked in his ears and found that both ears were flaming red and he showed me. Doc was beside himself that Mason was not screaming his head off in pain! Me too!! He had never seen this happen before in a baby or child. Mason was practically comatose! I wonder if this ever happened to anyone else, I have not seen or heard of anyone yet.
So, I got the drops and AB to give him. Within a couple hours, Mason was awake...screaming his head off! I was relieved that it was not something that Papa had as a child. But, it is still a mystery on why he was affected like this!
But, since I worked in a hospital, we had the scopes everywhere, so if I suspected Mason had another infection, I would take him in to work and take a look. Then call the doc to order up the Rx. Pretty soon he went on Suspension like it talks about on the site, where Mason was on a daily dose of AB's for a few months. It seemed to work since he only had a couple more infections after.
The scopes are SO nice to have, and when the doc feels confident you know what to look for, they don't make you come in and spend money just to get the meds, if you need them.
Long...I know. It is one of my faults, sorry. But, GLTA...it is going to be a great win for a parent! You can also use it to look in the nose and back of the throat, just be sure to change the tip! Michele
2CUhappy[at]gmail[dot]com
I didn't know a build up of ear wax could cause so many problems!
ReplyDeleteI have 2 little ones and it would be wonderful to be able to check their ears myself without dragging both of them to the doctor when one of them is sick.
Thanks!
I didn't know you could check for infection yourself. This would help my family because my daughter has had to take her toddler to the doctor several times to check for infections. Such a waste of time and money if there isn't one. Great price for an at home tester!
ReplyDeleteMy kids often don't act sick when they have an ear infection. I've often wished that I knew how to tell myself instead of having to take time off from work and take them in to the doctor - when the answer is often 'no' anyway... This would be a huge help! :)
ReplyDeleteYuck! We hate ear infections! Unfortunately, we butt heads with them alot around here! Enter me too please!
ReplyDeletedansan826 at yahoo.com
I am a Registered Nurse with somewhat limited experience in examination of ears, but I would teach my daughter who is having a baby!
ReplyDeleteIf your baby is continually tugging at an ear, see a doctor!
Believe it or not, I'd use this on my HUSBAND more than my kids! He's had chronic ear infections his whole life, and just yesterday went to the clinic to find he had another ruptured eardrum. Thanks for the contest - I have my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE this! My daughter gets ear infections all the time! I could really use this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! With four kids I would love to be able to check their ears at home!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my two kids - and me - all of us with bad ears, multiple infections, etc. Have always wanted one but couldnt' afford it.
ReplyDeleteOn their website, I was surprised to learn how ear was is made "The skin cells lining our outer ear canals include tiny glands, similar to sweat glands, which produce wax." I never knew that.
Just finished an ear infection here, so this would be great! I'm actually surprised to find out that parents can even do this on their own... I had no idea you could tell so easily whether or not the ear looks healthy.
ReplyDeleteWe recently had our first and would have no idea how to tell an infection from just feeling yucky, so this would be great.
ReplyDeleteSure would be great to avoid those extra trips to the doctor if we could see for ourself!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that little ones can get so many ear infections b/c of immature eustachian tubes! This would be great to have!
ReplyDeleteIt reiterated to me that when children pull on their ears there may be an ear infection.
ReplyDeleteNora
neneelynn@yahoo.com
I could really use this.
ReplyDeletethank you for the great contest
ReplyDeleteenter me please
pethof (at) gmail (dot) com
mom of 2 has definitely a use for this
Wow! What a great product! I'd love to have one (and may buy one if I don't win the contest)! My munchkin doesn't get ear infections often, but she does frequently have wax build up that you can see around the opening of her ear. This would very much come in handy!
ReplyDeletetwisteddaydream (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks!
I'm going to have to try the olive oil drops in my ear to control the wax!
ReplyDeleteI really hope to win!
I too am surprised at the wax photos! I would love this to know when my son is being cranky as opposed to having a sketchy looking ear.
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering if such a product exists. My son was rushed to the hospital after a febrile seizure where he stopped breathing. We later found the cause of the spike was an ear infection. My little guy appears to be prone to fluid in his ears and thus infections are always a risk. This would help me to keep an eye on it without constantly having to go to the doctor if I think something is wrong.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway.
I learned so much from this site -- thank you! I've been a bit worried my son has an ear infection, and it was reassuring to read that he probably doesn't...yet. One thing I didn't know was that children with ear infections find it uncomfortable to lie on their backs!
ReplyDeleteI WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO TELL WHEN MY DAUGHTER HAS AN EAR INFECTION
ReplyDeleteI hadn't ever read about ruptured ear drums and I found that interesting. My husband had tubes put in his ears when he was young, and I wear hearing aids in both ears. Our children quite possibly could have ear problems. Nothing so far yet with our five month old but I think this would really help us to be better prepared for anything that does happen later on.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
i would love to have this one for my baby. :) his ear seems to be clogged frequently so it's better to ceck first.
ReplyDeletetheir website is so informative.
ivan[dot]manalansan[at]gmail[dot]com
WoW. I didn't know you could buy one of these if you were regular JoeBlo. I have 4 kids and we recently all lost our health insurance. Last year we had 3 trips to the doc for ear infections.So this would be very handy! It was really cool to finally see what one actually looks like.
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My friend was complaining that she couldn't hear. Since she is in the nursing field this isn't a good thing. I suggested she see a Dr. The Doctor examined her ears and then retrieved " Something" from her ear the size of the end of a Q-tip. Since I can't hear either, this tool would be useful for pre-assessment.
ReplyDeleteOn the website I was shocked to read that it's not recommended by ENT's to stick anything in your ear that is smaller than your elbow! WOW. So what do we have Q-tips for?
ReplyDeleteThis give away for an Otoscope would come in super handy at my house! My youngest boy has had two sets of tubes put in his ear due to the countless number of ear infections. It would be nice to self-diagnose the ear problems at home before rushing off to the doctor's office!
I did not know that hearing a noise or ringing in your ears (tinnitus) can be a sign of wax build-up
ReplyDeleteWow...very interesting...as a nurse I'll have to go on the site and read more about this...thanks for the info.
ReplyDeletejasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
this would be such a good "tool" to have on hand! i didn't know one could buy this without being a doctor.
ReplyDeleteMy 2 1/2 year old has never had an ear infection although as first time parents there were a few times she would be fussy and tugging and we thought she may have had one. I now have a three week old and I'd love to be able to tell if he's got one or not instead of going to the ped. and having them tell us he's just cranky and likes to grab his ear.
ReplyDeleteMy sister could use this for her 3 young children.
ReplyDeleteMy nephew has scarring in his left ear from a bad ear infection he had as a baby, he seems very prone to them-this would be perfect to keep a closer eye on things between doctor appointments!
ReplyDeleteThis would be such a blessing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis would be so helpful and save us alot of trips to the dr.'s office!! My neighbor has one and says it's really easy to use. k_cook33@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI learned a lot from the site, one thing I didn't know was that boosting the immune system would help prevent ear infections. This device would sure come in handy here. Just this morning we were at the store and my son pulled on his ear and said it hurt but he couldn't tell me if the inside or outside hurt, so here we go to the doctor.
ReplyDeleteOH wow, what an amazing product & website. I could have really used this with my oldest daughter who ended up getting tubes done. After her tubes her vocabulary tripled after only a few days after the procedure. Never realized how much her hearing was affected by the infections! My youngest has been starting to get ear infections so could really use on her. Especially since she doesn't feel pain till her ear drum is bulging & about to burst. Feel so bad for her but glad she doesn't feel the pain!
ReplyDeleteThis will come in handy with a new baby at home!
ReplyDeleteksk103@hotmail.com
I have to admit that I was surprised to learn that even with ear tubes in a person can still get ear infections (as often as they did prior). I was under the impression they would stop them once inserted. Huh.
ReplyDeleteI grew up with swimmers ear so I am always trying to make sure my daughter does not have the same issues that I did. This would go a long way in keeping me on top of any rising issues before they get out of control.
Pick me...pick me...
ReplyDeleteLike you said - saves on the co-pay.
I like that they include other info on the site to help with ear wax. Great giveaway! Count me in. bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWow, that picture of the ear wax was gross!! I never knew you could put olive oil in the ear?!?! I knew about mineral oil. My son has tubes and my dd has recurrent infections. This would save me a trips to the md's for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to find out how well you can see into the ear with this, this would be so great to have around the house, as I have four kids and all of them are prone to ear infections often, This is a GREAT giveaway, hope I win!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI work in early intervention. We have a lot of kids who have speech delays because of repeat ear infections. My daughter has had a ruptured ear drum and has tons of ear wax.
ReplyDeleteI never realized that ear infections cause more freq sleepwalking.. thats really fascinating actually.
ReplyDeleteI added you on prizeatron too
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This would be wonderful to have. My daughter has ear infections often. Since the scope comes with a picture of what you can see in the ear that way you will know what you are looking at would be great!
ReplyDeletevery unusual giveaway,thanks.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this - thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteI never knew feeding your baby laying down could cause ear infections I am glad I know this now - and now with a new granad child coming I would love to give this to my son!
My Mom used to put warm olive oil in our ears for ear aches, but I didn't know it also helped with ear wax. We would make good use of this with our daugher if we won!
ReplyDeleteI'd give this to my son -his children always have earaches
ReplyDeletetiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
I'm a new mom, so any help with the unknown is appreciated! Like finding out that olive oil will help an my little one's ear. Good to know before it happens!
ReplyDeleteolive oil drops in my ear to control the wax!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to own this- I'd love to see what's in my kids ears when they're in pain!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted one of these. I've actually added to my cart at different sites but changed my mine at the last minute. Thank you for giving me the chance to win one!
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised to learn that you could put olive oil drops in your ears, I had never heard that before, this Otoscope sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI was suprised to actually see what an ear infection looks like.
ReplyDeleteMy family have chronic infections. This would come in very handy!
ReplyDeletethat looks like a great thing to have around...
ReplyDeleteWow! what a great time saver, money saver & sanity saver
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this one. With 3 kids and already a couple of ear-infections this would be great! I never knew about using olive oil drops in your ear. Who knew?
ReplyDeleteThis would come in very handy and save us trips to the doctor...and lots of money
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeletei need this with nieces and nephews and 3 kids with chronic otitis would sure save on doc visits
ReplyDeletepjhansen65@aol.com
My youngest seems to have a lot of wax build up. This would help determine when it's time to go have it flushed.
ReplyDeleteTessa gets terrible recurring infections and IF we catch them early enough, we usually are successful using homeopathics to treat. that's a BIG IF though as she doesnt usually complain until the situation is pretty serious. Being able to check her out at home would make it easier to catch before it becomes an emergency.
ReplyDeletefidgetblogs at gmail dot com
I was a chronic ear infection sufferer and have passed it on to all three of my kids. I'm sorry, babies. And I didn't realize that tinnitus can be caused by excess wax...
ReplyDeleteThis would really help me with my first child coming!
ReplyDeleteMy kids need this.
ReplyDeletethis would be great for my goddaughter she's ALWAYS getting earaches!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to learn that earwax can cause ringing in the ears...and how gross it can look! Yuck! It would be nice to have for peace of mind.
ReplyDeleteI was surprized to learn that you have a big family from the photo up there. Wow. This will help my family listen to me instead of having peanut butter stuck in their ears.
ReplyDeletethis would be so great for us, me and my daughter are always having problems with tons of wax build up in our ears! i guess we're just waxy people, haha!
ReplyDeletei didnt realize that this tool is used in training doctors in Kazakhstan! thats pretty cool
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that babies under a year can't localize their ear pain. I had always heard to watch for kids playing with their ears or tugging on them. You learn something new every day.
ReplyDeleteThis will be great for the whole family! My children are always having ear infections and I have always been afraid of treating and cleaning them myself since I can't see what's going on inside!
ReplyDeleteWould really be great to win. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDo not try to clean out your ears by using a cotton bud.
ReplyDeleteWhat other uses are q-tips for.
dolls123[at]gmail[dot]com
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Not only do I desire to keep an eye on my children's ears (I too have more than a quiver), but also my own. For some reason, the last few years, every time I get an ear infection, within 24 hours my eardrums rupture from it.
ReplyDeleteMy one son has hearing issues off and on from fluid build up or wax build up. I can never tell which one it is without taking him to the doctor. The co-pay does not bother me so much, but the idea that my insurance has to pay over $100 just so I can be told if it is wax or fluid. That is wrong.
I love how the website shows us how to figure out if it is wax and how to clean it out.
Again, thank you so much and blessings to you and yours, Julianne
I thought this was interesting: If you keep getting ears blocked with wax, it may be worth using a couple of drops of olive oil into each ear once or twice a week.
ReplyDeletehave told them that it is the best design out there and they should not waste their money on the fancy look-a likes.
ReplyDeleteThis would be handy at my house.
It would be the fine visual aid for doctors of the general common practice!
ReplyDeletelusizova@rambler.ru
In my family we have very small ear canals and they're angled in a way that doesn't allow for good wax drainage so it's a constant problem in that our ears get clogged with wax and need to be cleaned out. Sometimes we have to go to the doctor and sometimes I can get them cleaned out myself. This would really help me see into the canals and check to see how much wax is left when I'm cleaning. I usually have no clue. It would be super handy for us to use.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that excess wax can cause deafness, or that I shouldn't use ear swabs to clean out the wax. I sure could use one of these to see inside my sons ears.
ReplyDeleteAllergies run in my family and I think that is why we are more prone to ear infections. I have a large family with small children, so I could really use this.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my daughter who has recurrent ear infections..
ReplyDeleteI had terrible problems with ear wax as a kid and had to get my ears flushed out regularly. It was really yucky. Now my daughter is starting to have ear issues and I'd love to be able to tell if it's wax or an infection. I found the information on infections most useful. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThere was a lot of useful information on the site. I didn't know that sometimes a stronger medicine is needed. We have thankfully never had to use anything more than amoxicillin.
ReplyDeleteI used to have chronic ear infections as a child, and sadly, it looks like my kids just might be taking after their dear mother!
There was a lot of useful information on the site. I didn't know that sometimes a stronger medicine is needed. We have thankfully never had to use anything more than amoxicillin.
ReplyDeleteI used to have chronic ear infections as a child, and sadly, it looks like my kids just might be taking after their dear mother!
Ears have been a problem throughout my years. I am wondering if those ear candles or cones will help with ear wax problems. It would surely help to see down the ear canal.
ReplyDeleteI just think it's amazing that there is an item like this for home use. This sure would help to know if you needed to go to the doctor or not.
ReplyDeleteThis would come in handy.
ReplyDeleteI learned what an ear tube looked like and how they were inserted. I used to think that the tubes were in the throat or something.
ReplyDeleteskullaria .at. gmail .dot. com
thanks for the contest, we could really use this.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a welcome help in our home as our family ages. garrettsambo@aol.com
ReplyDeleteWhere were the commerical otoscopes when I was a parent. Lovely gift for daughter; for hearing is the soul mate of my grandchildrens; communicative, social development. Saves on time and worries; Best of luck to all who enter
ReplyDeleteWow! I am most surprised to find out that they care selling such a cool thing for such a great price!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am most surprised to find out that they care selling such a cool thing for such a great price!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you could diagnose an ear infection at home!!! Please pick me!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you can use these at home!
ReplyDeleteMy 6 year old got his 1st ear infection, a month later the fluid was still there. Good thing we recently got a new pediatrician that really looked and ran a few tests (hearing and how much fluid in the ear).
ReplyDeleteLOL ok I can see the ear wax can you imagine what I would see with 1 of these. I would love to win this, it would be awesome!!
This would really come in handy!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is neat. My son doesn't show signs of ear infections until they're really bad, so it would help to take a look when he's just not acting like himself.
ReplyDeletewe could use this
ReplyDeleteI like that it give a chart on what to look for in the eardrum. I've had so many ear infections as a child the doctor said he's amazed I can hear. I want better for my children.
ReplyDeleterosans4@insightbb.com
my daughter's tubes have fallen out and we have already had two more ear infections! We really could use this. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy children have had several ear infections. This would come in handy.
ReplyDeleteI think it would help my family by enabling us to see if someone had an ear infection.
ReplyDeleteI could really use this
ReplyDeleteThose pictures were REALLY helpful. My daughter's ear tubes fell out just 2 days ago! What a coinkeedink! I'd love to check obsessively into all my household ears with this!
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