7 EarCheck Use & Care Manual
EarCheck is recommended for use on children 6 months to young adult.
Use EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor if your child:
• Shows signs of an ear infection
• Is being treated for an ear infection
• Has a cold
• Suffers from frequent ear infections
NOTE: EarCheck Monitor should NOT be used on children under 6 months of
age, or on those who have ear tubes (ventilation tubes), water in the outer
ear (swimmer’s ear), known perforation or rupture of the eardrum, excessive
cerumen (wax) blockage, facial/ear deformities or visible drainage of pus or
blood in the outer ear canal.
If your child is already being treated for an ear infection, you can continue
to use your EarCheck to monitor your child’s ear health. If middle ear fluid
is still present after a reasonable amount of time or if other signs of illness
get worse, consult your doctor.
Middle ear fluid can fluctuate. A well child may have occasional high Level
readings that do not last which may be due to a temporary blockage of the
Eustachian tube. If a seemingly well child has occasional readings in Levels
3-5, continue to monitor daily to determine if the condition is temporary.
If the child is sick, consult your doctor. If a child with known middle ear fluid
has an occasional low reading, the child may have temporarily cleared the
middle ear fluid by sneezing, blowing the nose, etc. Higher Level readings
may return until the condition clears.
Your doctor is the best source of information about your child’s health. At any time if
you have a question or concern about your child’s health, contact your doctor.
When to Use EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor
Monitoring Your Child’s Ear Health
