1. Dizziness, feelings of imbalance, and vertigo can often be associated with issues occurring deep in your body’s inner ear Dizziness, which is often associated with feelings of lightheadedness, can generally be attributed to problems in the inner ear; adverse effects of certain medications; hyperventilation associated with rapid breathing caused by anxiety disorders; and certain
What is BPPV? BPPV, which is short for “benign paroxysmal positional vertigo,” is one of the more predominant causes of vertigo. For those who are unfamiliar with vertigo, it has been described by those who experience it and study it in a few different ways, including the feeling that the inside of your head is
Though the image of average citizens wearing masks for protection from airborne illnesses is something we would typically associate with highly concentrated populations in other parts of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has made this practice much more commonplace in the United States. It’s something that we’re all adjusting to and hope is a very
Hearing loss sometimes feels like a condition that is hidden in plain sight. Statistics show that nearly FIFTY MILLION Americans experience some form of hearing loss. That’s almost 15% of our total population. Yet, despite this prevalence, only about 20% of people who have a hearing loss seek treatment. Why is something so common, something
Navigating the ins and outs of insurance can be confusing, as can certain aspects of hearing care. The Colorado Ear Care team is here to help you understand what your insurance options are and how you and your loved ones can receive the best in hearing care, regardless of your health insurance benefits. If you’ve
The effects of hearing loss can be isolating, but they’re not necessarily isolated in terms of who they affect. Let the hearing care professionals at Colorado Ear Care tell you more about how the effects hearing loss can be a family-wide affliction — and how you can combat them! Based on recent data, hearing loss
Wearing hearing aids has long-held an unfortunate stigma. But why? Luckily, not only is the technology rapidly changing, but so are people’s attitudes toward wearing it — along with their health! You might have memories of a family member, friend or schoolmate who wore hearing aids once upon a time. If your memory is at
The Colorado Ear Care team is here to educate you, help you understand the benefits of binaural hearing support, and educate you on your hearing wellness options so you can hear and live your best. What is the benefit of wearing two hearing aids vs. one? As hearing care providers with decades of experience in
It’s a common joke among parents and children, as well as one between couples — but is selective hearing real? What does it really mean? And, if it is real, what can one do about it? Thanks for visiting the Colorado Ear Care blog. This is a space we’ve created where we can provide insight
