When you think of “good hygiene” you may immediately come up with washing your hands, brushing your teeth, showering often, and keeping your nails clipped. But did you realize that there is such a thing as “vocal hygiene,” and that…
Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline There are many risks associated with hearing loss that can negatively affect quality of life. One such factor is that people who have hearing loss are more at risk of experiencing cognitive decline. Those…
Why Do I Have Problems With My Sinus In The Summer? The Cause: Inflammation - ExcelENT Alabama Days spent at the pool, nights around the bonfire, hours spent playing outside in the grass. While these are all wonderful things about…
You are having trouble swallowing, and maybe you are also experiencing very bad acid reflux. What kind of doctor do you think you should see? For many, the answer is to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist who specializes in…
While many ENTs offer services related to speech and hearing, at ExcelENT of Alabama, we offer something that’s a little unique, which is full speech and hearing rehabilitation. But why might someone need these services? At the very heart of…
Inspired by her aunt and uncle who were both audiologists, Helen Lee Miles fell in love with this field of work at a young age. She is our newest audiologist at ExcelENT of Alabama and specializes in adult and pediatric…
Nasal Polyps & Dupixent ExcelENT of Alabama is very excited to introduce a new biologic option to treat and manage sinus conditions for patients that could have been candidates for sinus surgery in the past. The sinus specialists of…
FAQ's About Hearing Aids Did you know that people who need hearing aids wait an average of seven years before actually getting their hearing checked? This is primarily because of deeply held societal issues with the stigma behind looking…
Are you tired of dealing with constant congestion, never-ending running noses, perpetual post-nasal drip, painful headaches, and the many other symptoms that come along with chronic rhinitis? This common condition is nothing to take lightly, and it can often take…
If you experience chronic nasal obstruction, otherwise known as chronic nasal congestion or continually having a “stuffy nose,” you likely already know this significantly impacts your overall wellbeing and happiness. Chronic nasal obstruction can often make it difficult to breathe,…