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The Dr. Mom Stainless Otoscope has been available for years from the United States. Now you can buy your very own Dr. Mom Otoscope right here in Australia, without added shipping costs and delays.

This clever device provides peace of mind to parents and care givers; you'll be able to check the ears of your loved ones for ear infections and other ear canal problems, safely at home.

Along with your Dr. Mom Stainless LED Otoscope, you receive instruction on how to effectively use your otoscope. Your package contains vivid photos of the normal eardrum as well as an ear drum suffering infection or perforation. This tool gives you the ability to catch ear infections early.

You also receive three specula suitable for babies, youth and adults and two AAA batteries.

The Dr. Mom LED Otoscope offers the durability of stainless along with the longevity of an LED light source. This otoscope was developed by an ER physician in the United States and has repeatedly been chosen over much more costly otoscopes not only for its price, but for its clarity and durabilty. The LED lightsource means you will never need to change the bulb, while the AAA batteries last and last as well

The Dr. Mom Otoscope makes a wonderful gift for any parent, new or old; so buy one for yourself and extras to give as gifts!

With our 30 day money back guarentee, there's no reason not to try the Dr. Mom Stainless LED otoscope.

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Frequently asked questions:

What type batteries do Dr Mom Otoscopes use, and will re-chargable's also work?
Dr Mom Otoscopes come standard with 2 readily available and easily replaceable AAA batteries. Rechargeable AAA batteries can be purchased separately and also work well with our otoscopes.
Will disposable specula work with Dr Mom Otoscopes?
Yes, most disposable specula brands found in the USA and Europe work well with our otoscopes. We also sell them on our website.
What is the difference between the LED Dr Mom Otoscope® and the Original Dr Mom Otoscope® that uses a krypton bulb?
The Dr Mom LED is the first otoscope to ever make use of a LED light source. The biggest advantage of an LED light source over all the other otoscopes on the market which use incandescent light sources is that the LED bulb contains no fragile filament that can be easily damaged and or burn out over time. The LED light source lasts essentially forever and will not be damaged by rough handling, dropping, or sudden movement. The LED light source is also brighter and consists of full spectrum light instead of the yellowish light found in all incandescent light sources.
What color is the light from the LED otoscope?
The LED emits a full spectrum light color. This appears as a white light with a slight bluish tint. Full spectrum light is the the same spectrum of light that is emitted by sunshine. Full spectrum light will give you the most true appearance of an object viewed under it. There is a very good explanation about the advantages of full spectrum light on the OTT-LITE® website at http://www.ott-lite.com/compare.asp The OTT-LITE® was specifically developed for hobbyist who needed full spectrum light similar to sunshine to get the most accurate and truest color from the objects they were working with.

You will notice the difference in the color of the board that the lights above are shining down on. The true color if taken out in sunshine is what you see under the OTT light on the left and not that of the yellowish light produced by an incandescent bulb in the lamp on the right.

How does the brightness of the LED light compare to the halogen light in the larger professional type otoscopes?
Surprisingly our LED light source is actually brighter when measured with a photometer than the halogen light source on our Professional model otoscope yet burns cool and uses 1:20th the amount of power. If you darken a 24' by 24' room and stand at one end of it you can literally throw a bright beam of light onto the opposite wall through the specula tip of this otoscope.
Bottom line is that there will never be an issue with needing more light in an ear canal.
How long will the LED light last before it will need replacing?
The LED light source is warranted by us for life. If you left the LED light source turned on and running continuously it would burn for 25 years before it would need replacing. It would also maintain its same brightness during these 25 years of continuous use before it finally died and went black.
Will rough handling or dropping of the LED light cause it to burn out prematurely?
The LED light source does not contain a fragile filament as does all the incandescent light sources found on all other otoscopes on the market today. We hold the patent and are the only company that offers an LED otoscope. One of the greatest advantages of having an LED light source is that the LED bulb is almost indestructible when it comes to dropping the otoscope or handling it roughly in any way. This is not the case with all other otoscopes on the market because they all use incandescent bulbs. Incandescent bulbs contain a fragile filament that burns hot. These bulbs are easily damaged with any rough handling or sudden movements. These bulbs also need routine replacement over time similar to the bulb in your table lamp at home which is also an incandescent bulb. The bulbs are also very expensive to replace, costing over $30 for the most common and well known brand of otoscope found in the US today.
What is the magnification of the otoscope lens?
Our otoscope lens uses between a 3x- 4x magnification. We use the same magnification and focal length as the standard Welch Allyn® otoscope. We actually used their lens as our prototype when developing our otoscope. We figured they have been around for over 100 years and are the leading manufacturer of otoscopes in the world today and would be our best guide to what the optimum magnification and focal length should be.
Is higher magnification always better?
Bigger is not always better when it comes to looking in the ear at the eardrum. The key to finding the proper magnification is to deliver enough magnification that you are able to get a clear picture of the eardrum as a whole yet at the same time magnify it enough to see the details that are important when doing your exam. If you over magnify you can see very clear details of a small area but you are unable to get a clear picture of the entire eardrum. Again, we allowed Welch Allyn® to decide what is the optimum magnification and focal length to use and then had our lens manufacturer use these same values when creating the Dr Mom Otoscope® lens.
Does the smaller viewing window of a pocket otoscope make it more difficult to see the eardrum than it would with the larger professional otoscopes that have a larger viewing window?
Even though the viewing window is smaller on our pocket otoscope than it is on larger professional models it does not limit what you see in the ear canal. The limiting factor on an otoscope is not the viewing window size but the diameter of the specula tip that is being inserted into the ear canal. Since the specula tip size is the same for our Dr Mom Otoscope® as it is for the professional models the view of the eardrum is exactly the same.
What is the size and weight of the Dr Mom Pocket otoscopes?
The Dr Mom Otoscopes are around 7 inches long and weigh 4oz with batteries. They are much lighter and easier to hold in your hand than the heavier professional models. This becomes especially important if you are using the otoscope to do an exam on an uncooperative child. They also fit nicely in a coat pocket and come standard with a pocket clip to make sure it stays in place when clipped in your pocket.
Is it difficult for parents to learn to do ear exams?
This is one of those questions that has two answers....yes and no. The key to doing ear exams is practice. It is important to begin doing otoscope exams on a willing adult as opposed to a child. The ear canals are larger and the eardrum is easier to see in an adult. The key is to look into as many adult ear canals as possible to get a feel for what normal eardrum looks like. When you visualize an eardrum that is red, has fluid behind it, or is simply abnormal you will quickly recognize this.
The old saying practice makes perfect could not apply more to any situation than it does to doing ear exams.
It is also always important to always go slow and never ever force or pry the otoscope in an ear canal in any way shape or form. Always look to see what is in front of you through the viewing window of the otoscope before advancing it into an ear canal. Never push the specula tip into the ear canal unless you have a clear view that there is nothing in front of you.
Realize that in some children and even adults it is impossible to see the eardrum. Some children and even adults have very small ear canals and/or also filled with earwax and debris which make it impossible to see the eardrum. Even as a physician it is impossible to see into some ears.
It is also advisable especially with pediatric exams to get the help of your local pediatrician. Many pediatricians today are very supportive of home ear exams and recognize the value of parents being able to monitor for the earliest signs of ear infection. Pediatricians also recognize the importance of the early recognition of earwax occlusions that can cause hearing loss. If not recognized early this hearing loss can go on to affect the speech development in young children.

We guarantee that the light will be brighter and the image of the eardrum will be clearer with the Dr Mom Slimline LED Otoscope than it will with any of the expensive brands of otoscopes on the market today. If you decide to buy another otoscope after giving our Dr Mom LED a try and you report to us that you can see the eardrum clearer with the expensive brand than with ours we will return to you 120% of your purchase price no matter how long you have owned our otoscope. We also guarantee the battery life will be substantially longer with our cool burning LED Otoscope than with the expensive brand powered by a very hot burning halogen bulb.

How can we make such a guarantee?

Before we ever considered making this guarantee we bought not one but two of the expensive brand of otoscopes pictured above. Actually, we initially bought one otoscope and did our comparison. We admit we were somewhat amazed by the fact we actually were able to see the eardrum more clearly with our otoscope than we did with the $200 well known brand. We then decided to purchase one more just to make sure we could repeat the results. Sure enough the results once again were the same. Not only did our otoscope gave a clearer picture of the eardrum but our light was also brighter. To top things off one of the bulbs in the expensive brand of otoscopes burned out while we were using it. It probably got weakened during shipping and is no fault of of the brand, never the less it was going to cost $34 for a new replacement bulb. That said the normal life span for a halogen bulb used in an otoscope is only 6 months to a year with normal use. For the same price of one incandescent halogen bulb that you will be replacing within a year you can purchase the Dr Mom Stainless LED and visualize the eardrum more clearly and never worry about a burned out bulb again.

Lifetime Warranty
Doctor Mom Otoscope carries a lifetime guaranty against defects in workmanship. Should the unit fail to function under conditions of normal use, simply return the unit and it will be repaired or replaced free of charge. This guaranty also covers the LED bulb. The warranty does exclude units that exhibit signs of use or abuse beyond normal and sensible wear and tear.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee
No risk trial of your Dr Mom Otoscope......We are so sure you will love having your own Dr Mom Otoscope we offer 30 day money back guarantee. If you are not happy with your otoscope just return it anytime within 30 days for a complete satisfaction guaranteed refund.

A comparison that is actually no comparison!

A side by side comparison between a Dr Mom Slimline Stainless LED otoscope powered by a LED light source and a MILA Medical Illuminating Ear Scope powered by an incandescent light bulb . Both were supplied with brand new energizer batteries before conducting the comparison.
What makes the LED bulb even more amazing is that it rated life is 25 years.

The Mila Ear Scopes bulb has a rated life of 3 to 5 working hours........

Incandescent bulbs contain a fragile filament that can be easily broken if the otoscope drops from your hands. The LED bulb is virtually indestructible. The LED also burns cool and uses substantially less electricity meaning your batteries will last much longer.

Patent Pending #US60/678,142

You will also notice the incandescent bulb produces an unnatural yellow light while the LED produces a full spectrum light similar to daylight.

Lifetime Warranty
Doctor Mom Otoscope carries a lifetime guaranty against defects in workmanship. Should the unit fail to function under conditions of normal use, simply return the unit and it will be repaired or replaced free of charge. This guaranty also covers the LED bulb. The warranty does exclude units that exhibit signs of use or abuse beyond normal and sensible wear and tear.

The Anatomy of an Ear Infection - Risks, Symptoms, and Treatments

EAR INFECTIONS

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE AN EAR INFECTION? HOW TO TELL.

Your child has a bothersome cold for a week. Her nasal discharge turns a little green and her cough starts to keep you all up at night. Then one night she is up every hour extremely fussy with a fever. You take her into the doctor in the morning almost certain she has another ear infection.

Ear infections are one of the most worrisome illnesses for both parents and children to go through, especially if they frequently recur. They also are the most common reason for antibiotic prescriptions. Here's a guide to help you understand why ear infections occur, how to best treat them, and most importantly, how you can prevent them from happening too often.

EIGHT MAIN SYMPTOMS OF AN EAR INFECTION

Your child may have 2 or more of these symptoms:

Cold symptoms – keep in mind that ear infections are almost always preceded by a cold. Often a clear runny nose will turn yellow or green before an ear infection sets in.
Fussiness during the day or night
Complaining of ear pain or hearing loss
Night-waking more frequently
Unwillingness to lie flat
Fever – usually low grade (101º - 102º); may not have a fever.
Sudden increase in fussiness during a cold
Ear drainage – if you see blood or pus draining out of the ear, then it is probably an infection with a ruptured eardrum. DON'T WORRY! These almost always heal just fine, and once the eardrum ruptures the pain subsides.

YOUR CHILD IS UNLIKELY TO HAVE AN EAR INFECTION IF:

1. No cold symptoms – if your child has some of the above symptoms but does not have a cold, an ear infection is less likely, unless your child has had an ear infection in the past without a cold.

2. Pulling at the ears or batting the ears in infants less than 1 year of age. Infants less than one are unable to precisely localize their ear pain. This means that they cannot tell that the pain is coming from the ear or from structures near the ear. Infants can pull on or bat at their ears for two other common reasons:

Teething – Baby thinks the pain from sore gums is coming from the ears
Because they like playing with their ears – Infants are fascinated with these strange appendages that are sticking out of the side of their head. They love to explore them, play with them, and especially to stick their finger into that strange hole in the middle.

3. No complaints of ear pain in a child who is old enough to tell you, usually by age two or three.

HOW CAN I TELL IF IT'S AN EAR INFECTION OR JUST TEETHING?

Are you tired of taking your fussy baby into the doctor just to check her ears, only to be told its probably just teething? TO help you decide, with teething:

Pain usually starts at four months of age and will come and go until the two-year molars are in.
Tugging or digging at the ears with no cold symptoms or fever
Fussiness or night waking with no cold symptoms or fever
May have low fever less than 101
Teething does not cause a runny nose, only drool.

HOW DO EAR INFECTIONS OCCUR

Anatomy lesson. The ear is divided into three parts: the outer ear canal, the middle ear space where infections occur, and the inner ear where the nerves and balance center are. A thin, membranous eardrum divides the outer and middle ear. The middle ear space is also connected to the back of the nose via the Eustachian tube.

Immature Eustachian tube. In infants and young children this tube is much shorter and is angled. It is therefore much easier for bacteria to migrate from the nose and throat up into the middle ear space. As the child grows this tube becomes more vertical, so germs have to travel "up hill" to reach the middle ear. This is one-reason children "outgrow" ear infections.

Colds. When your child has a cold, the nasal passages get swollen and mucus collects in the back of the nose. This environment is a breeding ground for the bacteria that normally live in the nose and throat to begin to overgrow. Mucus is also secreted within the middle ear space just as it is in the sinuses.

Bacterial invasion. Germs migrate up through the Eustachian tube and into the middle ear space where they multiply within the mucus that is stuck there. Pus begins to form and soon the middle ear space is filled with bacteria, pus and thick mucus.

Ear pain. This pus causes the eardrum to bulge causing pain. It is this red, bulging pus-colored eardrum that the doctor can see by looking into the ear canal.

Diminished hearing. The discharge that collects in the middle presses on the eardrum preventing it from vibrating normally. This is what the doctor means by "fluid in the middle ear." Also the fluid plugs the eustachian tube and dampens the sound like the sensation in your ears during air travel.

ARE EAR INFECTIONS CONTAGIOUS?

No, the bacteria inside the ear causing the infection are not contagious. The cold virus that can lead to an ear infection is contagious. Oftentimes, if the ear infection occurs a week after the cold begins, the child is no longer contagious.

HOW ARE EAR INFECTIONS TREATED?

Ear pain – click here for help on how to treat the pain. Getting through the night:

Acetaminophen or ibuprofen are effective pain relievers for ear pain. You can safely use both medications together if one alone is not enough. Click on each medication for dosage.
Warm compress – apply a warm washcloth to the ear.
Warm olive oil, vegetable oil, or garlic oil – put several drops of one of these into the ear. MAKE SURE THE OIL ISN’T TOO HOT.
Anesthetic eardrops – if the above remedies aren’t enough, these are available by prescription and can numb the eardrum to minimize the pain for an hour or two.
WARNING – if you see any liquid or pus draining out of the ear, DO NOT PUT ANY OF THE ABOVE DROPS INTO THE EAR. See below under ear drainage.
CHRONIC EAR FLUID

As stated above, sometimes it can take several months for the fluid to drain out of the middle ear space. During this period the hearing can be muffled. This isn't dangerous and does not cause permanent hearing loss. Thankfully, the fluid often drains out within two or three weeks. There are several situations, however, when you do need to worry about this fluid in the ear:
- Eustachian tube dysfunction – this is a condition where the Eustachian tube can't do its job correctly and the middle ear doesn't drain. Causes include chronic sinus infections, nasal allergies and frequent colds.
- Fluid that stays in the ear for more than three to four months can become thick and gooey, a term called "glue ear". This type of fluid often needs to be drained surgically by an ear specialist.
- If this long period of muffled hearing occurs during the first two years of life when language development is crucial, it can cause speech delay. This is usually only temporary, however, but the longer it goes on, the longer the speech and hearing can be delayed.
- If your child has several ear infections over a three to four month period, and the fluid never really has time to drain in between infections, this can cause a prolonged period of muffled hearing.Again, don't worry if it takes one or two months for the fluid to drain out of your child's ear. This is common. We would like to stress, however, the importance of proper follow-up with your doctor to make sure it eventually resolves.
EIGHT STEPS TO PREVENTING EAR INFECTIONS

If your child has had several ear infections already, or you simple wish to lower her risk of getting them in the first place, here are some ways to prevent or at least lessen the frequency and severity of ear infections:

1. Breastfeeding. There is no doubt whatsoever in the medical literature that prolonged breastfeeding lowers your child's chances of getting ear infections.

2. Daycare setting. Continuous exposure to other children increases the risk that your child will catch more colds, and consequently more ear infections. Crowded daycare settings are a set up for germ sharing. If possible, switch your child to a small, home daycare setting. This will lower the risk.

3. Control allergies.

4. Feed baby upright. Lying down while bottle-feeding can cause the milk to irritate the Eustachian tube which can contribute to ear infections.

5. Keep the nose clear. When a runny nose and cold start, do your best to keep the nose clear by using steam, saline nose drops, and suctioning.
6. Cigarette smoke. There is strong evidence that smoking irritates baby's nasal passage, which leads to Eustachian tube dysfunction.

8. Eat more raw fruits and vegetables - these can greatly boost your child's immune system and help fight off infections.

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