Order WavelyDx Ear Tips.
Detect Possible Ear Infections From Home.
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Three steps. At home. Easy peasy.
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Get WavelyDx™
First, order your ear tips. Then install the iPhone app. Your first 7 days are on us!
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Scan your child's ears
The app uses guided acoustic pings to quickly identify fluid in the ear.
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Know what to do next
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You’re not alone:
80%
of kids will have an ear infection
but, just
29%
of ear infection medical visits end up actually being an ear infection
How WavelyDx™ Works
Technology built to make parents’ lives easier: Wavely is the smartphone app that uses sound wave technology to accurately detect middle ear fluid — the physical exam required for an ear infection — from the comfort of your home.
Accurate
Up to 84.5% of scans are correct, which is more accurate than an otoscope
WavelyDx is FDA listed as a Class II device, meeting the highest standards
Easy to Use
97% of parents completed their first scan (with 100% landing their second)
WavelyDx provides a likely/unlikely answer, with no need to interpret otoscope images
Convenient
Know when to seek medical care, and when not to
Avoid unnecessary trips to the doctor, saving co-pays and time away from work
Enables Virtual Care
The WavelyDx result allows a provider to remotely assess a potential ear infection
Connect to pediatricians at Summer Health for a virtual visit today!
FAQs
All About Ear Infections
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Common symptoms of ear infections in children include ear pain (especially when lying down), tugging or pulling at an ear, trouble sleeping, increased fussiness, trouble hearing or responding to sounds, loss of balance, fever of 100 F (38 C) or higher, drainage of fluid from the ear, headache, and loss of appetite.
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Ear infections are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and often result from another illness such as a cold, flu, or allergy. These conditions can cause congestion and swelling of the nasal passages, throat, and eustachian tubes, leading to fluid build-up in the middle ear that can become infected.
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Treatment for ear infections may vary depending on the cause. Many ear infections clear up on their own, and treatment often begins with managing pain and monitoring the problem. Antibiotics may be used for bacterial infections. Pain relief can be provided through medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
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You should see a doctor if your child's symptoms last for more than a day, if symptoms are present in a child less than 6 months of age, if ear pain is severe, if your child is sleepless or irritable after a cold, or if there is a discharge of fluid, pus, or bloody fluid from the ear.
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Most ear infections don't cause long-term complications, but repeated infections can lead to hearing problems and other serious issues. Complications can include impaired hearing, speech or developmental delays, spread of infection to nearby tissues, and tearing of the eardrum. Prompt evaluation and treatment can reduce the risk of these complications.
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Each year in the U.S. there are 30 million visits for suspected ear infections, and only 8.7 million ear infections actually diagnosed. This means that 71% of the time when a parent thinks their child has an ear infection, they actually don’t!
WavelyDx’s Science & Technology
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The WavelyDx App detects middle ear fluid, which is a key physical indicator of ear infections but does not necessarily mean you have an ear infection. Your doctor will diagnose an ear infection using the WavelyDx result and other clinical factors such as fever, pain and other symptoms.
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The WavelyDx App plays a quiet, painless chirp into the ear canal, and then analyzes the reflection from the ear drum to determine if there is fluid in the middle ear. Our Science Translational Medicine paper talks about the science behind this process.
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The ear canal travels forward from the ear opening towards the tip of the nose. In order to ensure you are playing sound directly into the ear canal you must point the ear tip towards the nose and angle the phone back against the head.
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Since the WavelyDx App uses sound to detect middle ear fluid, it must have permission to access your microphone and speaker. Please grant that permission when prompted. If you need to grant permissions later, you can do so in the in your phone’s Settings.
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WavelyDx takes every precaution to ensure your data is private and secure. WavelyDx has a Cybersecurity and Data Privacy policy, and all files are protected by encryption and file name anonymization that comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) standards.
Using WavelyDx at Home
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Packs of 6 ear tips cost $9.99, and the best deal for app subscription is $5/month if you buy on our website and pay yearly.
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The WavelyDx App is currently released for phones running Apple’s iOS only. It is not available for Android or Windows phones, tablets, computers, or video game consoles.
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The WavelyDx App is only available in the United States.
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The same ear tip may be used in one scan session (i.e. scanning both ears) but is intended to be a single-use disposable item.
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Yes. You can download the WavelyDx App and login to your account on as many compatible phones as you’d like.
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Please contact support@wavelydx.com to request that your account be closed and data deleted.
Questions?
Contact us anytime! support@wavelydx.com