What is noise-induced hearing loss? Hearing loss in general is very common in the United States, and noise-induced hearing loss (sometimes abbreviated NIHL) is one of the more common types of hearing loss Americans experience today. While the end result of NIHL is the same as other types of hearing loss, the cause is very
What is vertigo? While dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably, they are actually very different sensations to the person experiencing them. Whereas dizziness is used to describe a general loss of balance or lightheadedness, vertigo usually presents as a feeling of the world spinning around you, even if you’re standing still. Vertigo can be
Hearing aids are a long-term commitment Fitting clients for hearing aids is one of the most rewarding moments we experience in our practice. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of helping a patient hear clearly again, and we live for it. But, we also encounter plenty of patients who are resistant to coming to see
Achoo! Seasonal allergy season returns to Colorado After another cold and snowy winter, Spring is finally upon us, and consistently warmer days are just around the corner. But, the return of Spring also means the return of seasonal allergies which, in 2021, 26% of the adult population suffered from. Allergies, unfortunately, can cause a whole
A crash course on ear anatomy and hearing While there are many nuances to hearing loss and what causes it, the anatomy of our ears and how they facilitate hearing is mostly the same for all humans. Our outer ear (the part you can see with your eyes), acts as a funnel to capture external
Have you heard of Canalith Repositioning? Canalith repositioning is an expert-driven treatment designed to help give relief to people suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Before we get too deep into canalith repositioning itself, let’s explore BPPV and why the canalith procedure is necessary. BPPV occurs when tiny particles — often referred to as
What are over-the-counter hearing aids? With recent changes in legislation, the Federal Drug Administration has increased access to hearing technology by essentially creating a new product category in the marketplace: over-the-counter (or OTC) hearing aids. In the past, all hearing aids were considered medical grade devices, and these devices could only be prescribed by a
Can hearing aids help with my tinnitus? If you’re among the 25 million Americans who have experienced tinnitus in the past year, you know that its effects can be extreme. For some people, tinnitus can be so distracting that it becomes disruptive to live a normal life. Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus, but
Is it safe to wear hearing aids in the water? “Are my hearing aids waterproof?” is near the top of the list of questions that new hearing aid wearers ask in our practice. In no uncertain terms, we are here to tell you that no, most of today’s hearing aids are not waterproof. In fact,
What do I need to know about fall risks in older adults? It’s no secret that as we age, there are certain health concerns that naturally arise. Keeping ourselves in good shape — physically, cognitively, and emotionally — can help keep us actively engaged with the people and the activities that make us feel fulfilled.
What are ear candles? Ear candling — sometimes referred to as ear coning — is a method of ear cleaning that is administered by placing a hollow cylindrical candle in a person’s ear. The opposite end of the candle — the one note not in the ear — is then lit. Some believe that ear
“Is my hearing loss reversible?” When our patients learn that they indeed have hearing loss, one of the first questions we hear is, “Is my hearing loss curable?” The unfortunate truth is that hearing loss is not curable. Why? Well, let’s explore what happens in the body when hearing loss occurs. Though there are different
