Services

Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center has a wide selection of Assistive Listening Devices: Amplified telephones; Cellular phone adaptors; Personal television amplifiers; Personal pocket talkers; Sonic alarm clocks with bed vibrator; Door bell alerts and much more! Come in to our office to see our selection.

Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center is dedicated to better hearing. We host an informational seminar three times a year discussing: Hearing Loss - the causes and types; Communication Strategies; Hearing Aids; and Assistive Listening Devices. Family and friends are also invited to attend. Contact the office for dates of our next class.

Puretone Air Conduction- For this test procedure the patient is asked to listen to a series of very soft beeps while wearing headphones. The test is done in a sound-treated booth. The patient is instructed to respond either by pushing a button, raising a hand, saying yes, or by nodding the head when the beep is heard. This test evaluates how well the parts of the ear work together to hear.

Bone Conduction Testing This is another test of tones, performed similarly to air conduction testing, except that a different type of headphone is used. It is placed behind the ear on the mastoid bone. This evaluates how the inner ear and hearing nerve are functioning.

Speech Reception Threshold- The Speech Reception test consists of a series of two-syllable words, called spondees, which are given to the patient under headphones. The words are typically given at very soft levels, and the patient is asked to repeat the words. This test confirms the accuracy of the pure tone air conduction test.


Speech recognition testing involves a series of one-syllable words that are given at a reasonably comfortable listening level. The patient is again asked to repeat the words. This test allows us to determine how well a person can distinguish words.

Tympanometry- This is a test of eardrum movement. A small rubber tip is placed into the ear canal in an airtight seal, and the pressure is varied. It is painless and very fast. This test can help determine if there is fluid behind the eardrum or middle ear space.

Stapedial Reflex- This is a very small muscle in the middle ear space that contracts in response to loud sound. It is the ears own natural way of protecting itself when exposed to loud sounds. This test measures that contraction. A loud beep is administered through a headphone or through the rubber tip that is used for tympanometry, and the presence or absence of a response is recorded. This test is also quick and painless, and the sounds used are not loud enough to cause hearing damage. It is usually performed in conjunction with tympanometry. This test can tell us if a person is hyperactive to sound, and can help to determine the type and severity of a hearing loss.

Acoustic Reflex Decay*- This tests how long the stapedial reflex can be sustained. The tone is presented for 10 seconds, and the muscle response is recorded. This test also gives helpful information on the location of hearing problems.
*Not everyone needs Stapedial Reflex testing and Acoustic Reflex Decay testing. The decision to perform these tests is based on the patients medical and hearing history, and upon physician recommendations.

Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center can make custom fit earmolds that can be used for swimming and noise protection. Do you talk on your cell phone while driving? Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center makes a custom fit earmold that a hands free ear bud fits into for easier and more comfortable cell phone use.

Do you have a annoying, constant ringing in your ears? Contrary to popular debate something can be done about this problem. Hearing aids can help most people even though they don't have a hearing loss. There is also a retraining program that trains your brain not to hear the ringing. For more information on Tinnitus Retraining contact or make an appointment with Patty Kalmbach

After a comprehensive hearing evaluation our audiologists will give you their professional opinion on treatment for your hearing loss. This could include one or two hearing aids in many different sizes and technologies. Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center dispenses all sizes available (behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, half shell, in-the-canal, completely-in-the-canal). We also deal with many types of technology (analog, digitally programmable, basic digital, supreme digital, and premium digital).

Are you thinking you need hearing aids, but want more information before taking the plunge. Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center understands and would like to send you The Consumers Guide to Hearing Aids obligation free. If you would like a copy of this guide contact the office today.

TLC is a comprehensive package that includes the manufacturer's warranty for repair as well as loss and damage, FREE batteries for 4 years, FREE cleanings, and FREE adjustments. Talk to your audiologist about this great program.