What Is Misophonia? When Everyday Sounds Trigger an Intense Reaction
Misophonia is a decreased tolerance for specific sounds or related cues that can trigger strong emotional, physical, and behavioral reactions. A thoughtful evaluation can help distinguish misophonia from hyperacusis, tinnitus, hearing problems, and other conditions with overlapping symptoms. Flatirons Audiology provides comprehensive hearing and tinnitus evaluations, including loudness-sensitivity assessment, in Lafayette, Colorado. The sound of […]
Dog Hair in Ear: What to Do if Pet Hair Feels Stuck
Dog hair in the ear is usually a small foreign-body concern, but it can be uncomfortable if the hair rests against the ear canal or eardrum. The safest next step depends on where the hair is, whether you have pain or drainage, and whether it can be seen without putting tools into the ear. Flatirons […]
Unsafe Ear Cleaning Methods: What to Avoid and What to Do Instead
Ear cleaning should protect the ear canal, not scrape, burn, flood, or push wax deeper into the ear. Knowing which methods are unsafe can help prevent impacted wax, irritation, infection, eardrum injury, and delayed care for hearing symptoms. Flatirons Audiology, Inc. provides ear wax removal and ear care in Lafayette, CO for people with blocked, […]
Speech Recognition Test and Speech Discrimination Score: What They Measure During a Hearing Evaluation
What Is a Speech Recognition Test? A speech recognition test is part of a complete hearing evaluation. It measures how well you understand spoken words when they are presented at a comfortable listening level. Many people think a hearing test only checks whether they can hear soft beeps. That part of the exam is important, […]
Hearing Aids for Tinnitus: How They Help Reduce Ringing and Improve Daily Life
If you hear ringing, buzzing, or humming sounds that never seem to go away, you may have tinnitus. Many people ask if hearing aids for tinnitus can help. For many patients, the answer is yes. At Flatirons Audiology, we help patients every day with tinnitus management and hearing loss treatment. Tinnitus can affect focus, sleep, […]
Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Rechargeable hearing aids are modern hearing devices powered by built-in rechargeable batteries (typically lithium-ion) designed to deliver reliable performance without the need for constant battery replacements. No longer just a luxury option, they’ve quickly become the preferred choice for many. Why? Because rechargeable models offer unmatched convenience with fewer interruptions, and they align with sustainable […]
Crackling in Ear
Hearing a crackling or popping sound in your ear can be odd and worrying. Often likened to the sound of rice crispies, this noise can come and go or feel constant. While sometimes harmless, persistent crackling should be checked out. At Flatirons Audiology, our audiologists can help you find the cause through a check-up or […]
Swimmer’s Ear Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What Is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer part of your ear. It can happen when water stays in the ear for too long. This warm, wet space is the perfect place for bacteria to grow. At Flatirons Audiology Inc. we help people of all ages treat swimmer’s ear safely and […]