Doc's Proplugs

Keeps Water Out...Lets Voice In

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Benefits of Doc's Proplugs          

  • Children keep them in their ears

  • Prevent ear problems from excessive exposure to water and cold air

  • No putty to put into patient's ear

  • They float

  • Easily cleaned and long lasting

  • Watertight seal keeps water out, lets voice in

  • Extra protection against eardrum rupture from impact 

  • Designed by a surfing physician

  • Approved by ENT Physicians

  • Take only seconds to fit and no mess

  • Does not impact earwax

  • Available in 8 sizes for accurate fitting

  • Vented (w/ hole), allows equalization and better hearing & balance

  • Solid (w/o hole), also available when exposed to soap & shampoo

  • Softer, more comfortable than other brands

  • Use after tube insertion for ear protection


    Two models of Doc's Proplugs are available, Vented (with a hole) and Solid (without a hole).

    Vented models allow pressure equalization while diving and allows the human voice to be heard, yet it keeps water from washing out precious ear wax. 

    The Vented attenuates 20dB of high frequencies to provide protection for musicians, light industry users and in-cabin flight attendants, but allows normal voice frequencies to pass with less muffling.  Use for surfing, kayaking and other water sports..

    The  Solid or non-vented  model can be used after myringotomies (insertion of ventilation tubes) and with perforated eardrums (with physician's approval). Use Non-Vented for swimming or bathing.   

    Ventilation Tubes

    Persons with middle ear fluid (serious otitis media) may need to have their middle ear continuously drained by the insertion of a hollow plastic tube through the eardrum.  Doc's Proplugs, when fitted properly, keep most but not all water and debris (bacteria) out of the ear canal.  An ear surgeon should monitor the patient's ear and may advise the instillation of 2-3 drops of antibiotic solution in the canal after each exposure to water.  Solid (non-vented) Doc's Proplugs are suggested for those with eardrum damage that are likely to forget to stay on the surface.  Please note that soap and shampoo will also lower the surface tension.  After tube insertion, patients should wear the Doc's Proplugs while showering and shampooing.

    Information

    You may purchase Doc's Proplugs directly from us.  If you do not know your size, you can print out a sizing chart in PDF format by clicking here  (To download Adobe® PDF files from this site, you must have Adobe® Reader®. Click here to download a free copy of Adobe® Reader®.) 

    OR     you may order a fitting kit that contains one of each size.

    Doc's Proplugs are designed to be non-invasive, inexpensive, and long lasting.  They are easily self-fitted and are ready to wear.  Each Doc's Proplug is made of soft, hypoallergenic unique polymer with memory that provides a watertight seal.  Proper usage will help keep you in the water.  With consistent use, they help prevent future ear problems such as:

    • Swimmer's Ear (infection)

    • Surfer's Ear (bony growth)

    • Water-skier's Ear (ruptured eardrum)

    • Musician's Ear (high-frequency hearing loss)

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