Broomfield • Brighton • Golden
When you detect a change in your hearing, especially after being exposed to excessive noise, it is critical to seek medical attention from our hearing clinic in Denver.
Ask yourself these questions:
If you answered yes to any of these questions , then we are here to help! Peak Hearing specializes in providing patient centered medical treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus. We believe that audiology and hearing care is health care and that patient success requires two things: Patient Choice and Exemplary Patient Care.
We are a hearing and balance clinic in Colorado that assesses and treats hearing and balance disorders. At our practice, we focus on ensuring patient autonomy and choice. We want you to play an active role in the care process, so we collaborate with you to create a custom treatment plan. With our patients playing a more significant role in decision-making, we ensure greater satisfaction.
Our trained physicians and audiologists conduct diagnostic tests and provide hearing aid services at our state-of-the-art facility. As a clinic that takes in only the top providers in Colorado, we are the leading choice among patients for our hearing loss services. Our hearing aid specialists provide compassionate care and guide you in choosing the appropriate hearing aids for your situation.
OUTER EAR
The pinna collects sound waves as they move through the air and directs them into the external ear canal where they are carried directly to the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
MIDDLE EAR
The tympanic membrane vibrates in response to sound waves. Sound vibrations move from the tympanic membrane through the ossicles (middle ear bones) to the cochlea.
INNER EAR
Sound vibrations cause the fluid and tiny hair cells inside the cochlea to move. Neural signals are created by movement of the hair cells and those signals activate the auditory nerve. The auditory nerve signals the auditory cortex of the brain and those signals are interpreted as sounds and speech.
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Tinnitus, which affects nearly 50 million Americans, refers to the perception of an extra sound that is not generated by anything external to the body. It is commonly described as ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, or roaring. It can affect one or both ears, or simply be perceived as a “head noise” without a clear direction or origin. It may be continuous or intermittent, steady or pulsatile, low or high pitch and may range in intensity from very soft to severely loud.
What Causes Tinnitus?
Some potentially serious causes of tinnitus exist and your doctor may recommend specific testing if one of these causes is suspected. The vast majority of tinnitus cases, however, are thought to be related to some degree of damage to the delicate hair cells within the inner ear, which are responsible for hearing. This damage can occur as a result of the normal aging process, exposure to loud noise, exposure to toxins or certain medications and other less common disorders.
How is Tinnitus Treated?
Tinnitus rarely goes away completely on its own. In about 25% of patients, tinnitus may actually get worse over time. In many patients, however, it becomes less bothersome with time. Unfortunately, there is no “magic bullet” or quick-fix for tinnitus. There are several treatment options to help manage tinnitus and a thorough evaluation by one of our audiologists or ENT physicians can help determine an appropriate treatment strategy for you.
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Tinnitus, or a ringing, buzzing sound in the ear, is caused when the sound-sensitive cells within the cochlea are damaged. The most common form of tinnitus is subjective tinnitus in which only the sufferer can hear buzzing or ringing sounds. This type typically affects the outer, middle, or inner ear. The second type of tinnitus is classified as objective tinnitus and can be observed by a doctor during an examination. This relatively rare form of tinnitus is often caused by a blood vessel problem, muscle contractions, or a bone condition in the middle ear. The most common cause is a prolonged exposure to loud sounds and up to 90% of individuals experience some degree of hearing loss.
Other Causes May Include:
Other Factors Which Increase Risk of Tinnitus:
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Some individuals experience additional symptoms in conjunction with tinnitus including:
Other causes of hearing loss include:
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, you might be wondering what happens next. The most common form of treatment for hearing loss is hearing aids; and while they do not “treat” your condition, they do make it easier for you to hear and communicate during your day-to-day activities.
But just as having your condition diagnosed is important, it’s also crucial to select the right hearing aids for your specific set of needs. When you select a hearing device, you want to consider the severity of your hearing loss and your lifestyle and budget. At Peak Hearing and Tinnitus, we offer the best hearing products from the top hearing aid manufacturers.
Hearing aids are available in many different sizes and styles thanks to advancements in digital technology and miniaturization of the internal components. Many of today’s hearing aids are considered sleek, compact and innovative – offering solutions to a wide range of hearing aid wearers.
When you select a hearing aid, it’s essential to consider what features you need in a device. We offer a number of different Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids to help you connect hands-free and carefree to other compatible devices, such as: speakers, hearing systems, cell phones, and televisions. LEARN MORE
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