What is tinnitus? Tinnitus (pronounced “tin-eh-des”) is described as a sound or a series of sounds that are only perceptible to the individual experiencing them. Usually, these sounds are described as ringing, pulsing, or buzzing. The sounds can be heard in either one or both ears. There are two distinct types of tinnitus, objective and
Vertigo isn’t one-size-fits-all. Understand how Meniere’s disease and BPPV differ in symptoms, causes, and treatment so you can take control of your balance and hearing health.
What are ear crystals? It might sound strange, and it might even be hard to believe, but your inner ears are full of crystals. And while they’re not Swarovski, they are far more valuable than you might think. These crystals, called otoconia, are made mostly from calcium carbonate, and can be found in the part
Have you ever sat through a lecture or a presentation and felt inexplicably tired afterward? How about a series of Zoom meetings? Exhausting, right? It doesn’t seem to matter how interesting the content was, or how dynamic the speaker was, or even how actively you needed to participate in the meeting — you just feel
Keep those cotton swabs away from your ears! Folks, we’re just gonna say it. Earwax gets a bad rap. We’re not sure why, whether it’s the power of product marketing or something else entirely, but the only Q-Tip we recommend for your ears is the rapper, producer, and founding member of seminal 90s Hip-Hop group
Hearing aid batteries are a vital part of a non-rechargeable hearing aid’s performance. Because of this, many folks do all they can in order to get the most out of their batteries. However, some of these “life hacks” might not have the intended outcome many hope they will. Here, we’ll explore some of the most
Learn more about getting the best use out of your hearing aids, how to take care of your ears, and the best products to keep you safe while you sleep — all from your local hearing experts at Colorado Ear Care! At Colorado Ear Care, it’s our mission to provide everyone in our care with
Learn how expert audiology providers — like those at Colorado Ear Care — can assist you with your balance and dizziness issues. Balance and dizziness-related issues are incredibly common. So common, in fact, that at least 90% of people report being affected by these conditions at some point in their lives. Balance concerns increase as
Taking action is the first step to better hearing We’re always thrilled when a person makes the decision to take control of their hearing health. In a way, that’s the first, most important step — deciding that it’s time to do something about the way that you’ve been feeling, the way that your friends, family,
Hearing loss is common in the United States Some research estimates that nearly 50 million Americans experience hearing loss to some degree, and of those nearly 50 million, only a very small percentage are taking steps to treat their hearing loss. While we can only speculate why people choose to ignore their hearing loss —
The terms dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences between these two conditions. Let the leading audiological providers at Colorado Ear Care help you understand the differences, and how you can get the help you need. Have you ever stood up too quickly and felt lightheaded, so much so that
Hearing aids have changed considerably in the last several years. Has your understanding of them changed, too? The dedicated audiology experts at Colorado Ear Care are here to help you understand the latest advancements in hearing aid technology, and how they can help you get the best hearing care experience possible! When you hear the
