What are ear crystals? Well, despite their fanciful name, ear crystals are a natural occurrence in our bodies! Ear crystals, sometimes also referred to as ear stones or otoconia, play a major role in our body’s system of balance. These crystals are composed of calcium carbonate, and reside in our body’s vestibular system. Calcium carbonate
Let’s talk about earwax Listen, we all have earwax, but it’s one of those topics related to natural occurrences in our bodies that we tend to avoid. Earwax is…well, it’s kinda gross, right? Sure, it’s a fact of life that we have to deal with. (And audiologists have to deal with it more than most!)
What do you know about hearing loss in the US? What do you picture in your mind when you hear the term “hearing aid?” Do you picture a sleek, technologically advanced near-supercomputer, or do you picture a bulky, oddly colored and shaped device that the wearer always seems to be frustrated with? If you’re in
Do you wear earplugs to live music events? If you’re a musician, know a musician, or are someone who just loves to attend live music events, you’ve probably struggled a bit with the concept of earplugs. Why would that be? Well, when it comes to the standard, one size fits all foam or silicone plugs,
Can you wear earplugs to sleep? Yes, you can wear earplugs to sleep, but the more important question is, should you wear earplugs to sleep? At Colorado Ear Care, we’ve devoted our careers to helping you and the rest of our community make safe, effective choices to better ensure that everyone in our care lives
Why does untreated hearing loss matter so much? One concerning aspect of hearing loss is its ability to creep up on people in an almost undetectable way. Though others around you might start to notice the signs of hearing loss, the gradual progression of hearing loss is such that many don’t even realize their hearing
What is sensorineural hearing loss? There are three common types of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. (Mixed hearing loss is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.) Conductive hearing loss is generally caused by blockage in the ear, or ear infections that occur in the middle or
What is an audiogram? An audiogram is essentially a graph. This specific graph is designed to illustrate an overview of your hearing health, compared to what is considered “normal” or healthy hearing. Like any other graph, an audiogram features an X axis and a Y axis. The vertical X axis is representative of a person’s
The signs of hearing loss are everywhere — do you know what to look for? We’re not here to be alarmist — we’re here to help you protect your hearing and provide you with the best treatment possible when you need it. We’re also here to educate you and loved ones about potential signs of
As your local hearing and balance specialists, we get a lot of questions about vertigo. Use this as a guide to better understand the condition of vertigo, its symptoms, your options for treatment, and more, all from your local hearing care experts at Colorado Ear Care.
Have questions about hearing loss? Your local hearing care experts at Colorado Ear Care scoured the internet to find the most-pressing questions from folks just like you in order to give you answers that will help you take control of your hearing and live a happier, healthier life.
Do I have vertigo? Answer these questions to learn more. One of the most common causes of vertigo — the out of control spinning sensation that brings with it feelings of nausea — is caused by a condition called BPPV, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Depending on the severity of the BPPV you’re experiencing, your
