What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
How to Deal With Nasal Congestion
Nasal congestion can be the worst. The inability to breathe, the loss of taste and smell, and keeping your sanity can be a real test! Alpine ENT has a few inside tips to share on how to deal with nasal congestions before they turn into sinus infections and disrupt your daily routine. See the difference…
What Are the Common Causes of Sinusitis?
Nasal cavity infections can be one of the most painful illnesses to endure, especially if they aren’t taken care of early. Today Alpine ENT is sharing some of the other causes of this sinusitis and where to find relief! While they are mainly caused by nasal congestion due to the common cold, there are other…
How Can an ENT Help You?
Have you heard of an ENT specialist? They treat the illnesses that attack our most trusted sensory organs, the ears, the nose, and the throat. Alpine ENT helps the people of the Front Range from Cheyenne, WY to Greeley, CO with everything from sinus infections to nasal congestion. Do you think you need an ENT…
5 Ways to Sleep Better at Night
Did you know that getting a good night’s sleep is just as important as exercising or eating the right foods? Sleep gives your body time to repair and rejuvenate. But if you’re not getting adequate sleep, your body isn’t able to complete those much-needed functions, leaving you feeling the effects. Ready to get a better…
What To Know About Hearing Aids
Nearly 50 million of Americans struggle with hearing loss every year. Hearing loss in any form can severely detract from your quality of life. Hearing aids can help whether you have severe or moderate hearing loss. Hearing Aid Basics Hearing aids are electronic devices that are placed either in the ear (known as ITE devices)…
Better Manage Your Allergies This Spring
While spring brings warmer weather and the ability to spend more time outside, it also can mean allergy season for many. In fact, the AAFA estimates that over 50 million Americans experience some kind of allergies during the year. As an ear, nose, and throat clinic, we know a thing or two about finding sinus…
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We are growing! Alpine Ear, Nose, & Throat is proud to offer consolidated services of ENT, audiology, allergy and vestibular therapy. Our eight board-certified physicians have been serving Northern Colorado for a combined total of over 40 years. We have offices in Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland and Cheyenne. Our physicians seek to provide the highest…