Asking someone to repeat something or to explain something to you repeatedly during a discussion may be a source of embarrassment. This inability to hear and comprehend conversations in loud settings like restaurants or social gatherings is not “normal.” ...
Hi Columbine friends! I hope your February is going well and that you are feeling and sharing lots of love this month. 💟 A few weeks ago, I finally had the pleasure of meeting our very own Lisa in person for the first time! As most of you know, Lisa lives in Phoenix...
Have you ever experienced a persistent buzzing or ringing in your ears, even when there’s no actual external sound? If you have, you might be suffering from a condition called tinnitus. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the first signs of tinnitus, its...
Getting your ears professionally cleaned takes very little time and can save you a lot of worries if you are unsure of whether the ear pressure, muffled hearing, ear pain, and dizziness can be resolved. If you come in to have your ears professionally cleaned, we may...
As an audiologist, our goal is to not only provide solutions for hearing concerns but to also share tips and information on how to protect and improve your hearing. The sense of hearing is fragile. Once it is damaged, it is typically irreversible. Of course, there are...
Have you ever experienced an uncomfortable sensation of pressure in your ears? Whether it’s a feeling of fullness, dull ache, or temporary hearing impairment, ear pressure can be a bothersome condition. In this blog post, we will look into the causes of pressure...
Do you often experience crackling sounds in your ears? This could be indicative of various ear disorders and should not be ignored. In this blog post, we will discuss crackling in the ear, exploring its possible causes, related conditions, and available remedies....
For individuals with hyperacusis, everyday sounds can be overwhelming, uncomfortable, or painful. Hyperacusis is a disorder characterized by an extreme sensitivity to normal, environmental sounds. In this blog post, we will delve into the causes, symptoms, and...
Tinnitus is an auditory condition characterized by the perception of ringing, buzzing, or other phantom sounds in the absence of external stimuli. It can impact a person’s quality of life, leading to concentration difficulties, sleep disturbances, and emotional...
Swimmer’s ear, also known as external otitis, is a common condition that affects the outer ear. It occurs when water gets trapped in the ear canal, creating and harboring a moist environment that promotes the growth of fungi or bacteria. As the name implies,...
