Calgary Ear Centre

04/23/2025

Heads up! Our office will be closed this Friday April 25. If there is anything you need during our closure, we encourage you to contact our sister location, Calgary Hearing Aid & Audiology Ltd for immediate assistance. We'll be back to help you with your hearing and tinnitus needs on Monday April 28 👍

04/17/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter long weekend! 🐣🐰💐We'll be closed on Friday April 18 and Monday April 22, but will be back in action afterwards, helping you with your hearing and tinnitus needs

03/31/2025

Did you know that about 20% of people (one in every five) have tinnitus. For most people, the tinnitus is associated with damage to the hair cells in the inner ear, commonly from aging or noise exposure. This is what we refer to as primary tinnitus and is only heard by the person who has it.

Secondary tinnitus is related to an identifiable cause other than hearing loss. In these cases, the tinnitus may be reduced or eliminated when the cause of the tinnitus is addressed. For instance, pulsatile tinnitus, where the tinnitus occurs in time with the person’s heartbeat, may be related to the blood vessels in the head and neck. Somatic tinnitus is another classification of tinnitus that is altered by movement of the body. Some people can change the volume or pitch of the tinnitus by moving their eyes, jaw, neck or facial muscles.

If this sounds familiar to you, we encourage you to contact our office to book a Meet & Greet with our specialist, Suzanne MacLaren, to gain a better understanding of your tinnitus and how to effectively manage it 403-685-0810.

03/17/2025

Have you ever wondered what a hearing test involves and how the results are interpreted? Our newest blog post breaks down what an audiological examination looks like and what it can tell us about your hearing, providing results that allow us to make detailed recommendations that can have life-changing impacts. If you're due for a hearing test or are having some trouble hearing in your day to day life, call us today at 403-685-0810 to book an appointment!

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02/24/2025

Have you or your loved ones experienced a recent and noticeable drop in your hearing? Sudden hearing loss is classified as a medical emergency, and should be addressed as quickly as possible. If you notice a significant shift in your hearing, the best place to start is booking an appointment for a hearing test. The results of an assessment can determine if further steps are required to address your hearing concern and ensure that timely care is provided by the appropriate medical professionals. If you think you might have a sudden hearing loss, call us at 403-685-0810 to start with a hearing test today!

02/03/2025

Our first blog post of 2025 🎉 What is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)? Let our experienced audiologist and tinnitus specialist Suzanne MacLaren walk you through this process step by step. Our tinnitus packages integrate components of TRT as well as other evidence-based approaches to addressing tinnitus - call us at 403-685-0810 to book your Meet & Greet appointment today! https://www.calgaryearcentre.ca/what-is-tinnitus-retraining-therapy

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01/07/2025

What is the difference between Tinnitus and Sound Sensitivity?

You may be confused by the terms that your doctor or audiologist uses when talking to you about your symptoms. Many people have sounds in their ears, often described as a hissing or high-pitched tone. If you hear a sound in your ears or head, and there is no external source, you have tinnitus. The good news is that you can learn ways to reduce the annoyance of these sounds so that it doesn’t affect your quality of life.

Tinnitus is one of several sound sensitivities that can affect individuals. Others include Hyperacusis, Phonophobia and Misophonia, all of which can impact your quality of life. If you or someone you know is bothered by sound, we can help. Call us at 403-685-0810 to book for a Sound Sensitivity Meet and Greet appointment today!

12/20/2024

It has been another fantastic year for our clinic and we have so much to be grateful for. We have had the opportunity to meet and work with so many exciting people on their hearing journey. We can't wait to see you back in 2025 with more tinnitus and sound sensitivity developments and the newest hearing aid technology on the market. We'll be closed after today until December 30, but bookings for New Years hearing assessments are going quickly! ☎ 403-685-0810

10/08/2024

It can be all too easy to forget to take a moment to ourselves to BREATHE when our daily stressors become too much. Stress and anxiety have the ability to bring our tinnitus and sound sensitivities to the forefront of our attention. This is why it is so important to utilize breathing techniques that reduce our overall stress, which can help to decrease the negative impacts of tinnitus on our lives

08/19/2024

Gaining control over your tinnitus is all about finding the correct ways to manage it that fit with your unique lifestyle. Official guidelines provide effective principles for audiologists to provide the best possible care for individuals who are struggling with tinnitus. We are lucky to have one of those audiologists with our clinic - Suzanne MacLaren. Call 403-685-0810 today to book your Meet & Greet appointment and tackle your tinnitus today!

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08/02/2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful and sunny long weekend! 🌞 We'll be closed on Monday August 5 but back on Tuesday to help you with all your hearing needs - contact us at 403-685-0810 to reserve your slot today! ☎

07/30/2024

We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce our new Tinnitus and Sound Sensitivity Meet & Greet appointment. Are you experiencing that annoying ringing or buzzing in your ears? Our specialist, Suzanne MacLaren, has over 40 years of experience helping individuals with tinnitus to manage these concerns in a productive way. This 1-hour session gives you a chance to come and get to know her and understand the process before moving forward with any of our various options. Call us at 403-685-0810 to reserve your slot today!