Understanding Hearing Loss Hearing loss is more common than you may think. In fact, more than 5 percent of the world’s population struggles with it. That includes 432 million adults and 34 million children. While natural aging, injury, illness,…
To combat the spread of COVID-19, we have adapted our operations to protect both our patients and staff. In accordance with the current CDC recommendations, we are limiting in-person visits to urgent conditions to effectively practice and encourage social distancing. …
ENT Specialists When was the last time that you had a cold? You probably battled nasal congestion, but luckily, your stuffy nose cleared up with the virus, right? If not, then you may be one of the many people…
Voice Disorders Did you know that as many as nine percent of Americans have a voice disorder, but that fewer than one percent seek professional treatment? One possible reason for people not seeking treatment is that voice disorders can…
Audiology at ExcelENT You know that an audiologist specializes in ears, but what exactly does that mean? What does a doctor of audiology treat, and how do you know when it’s time to see one? In this post, we’re…
Speech-Language Pathology Have you ever wondered what a speech-language pathologist, or SLP, can do to help patients? Believe it or not, they do a whole lot more than work with people who stutter, although that is definitely an important…
Phonak Audéo Have you ever wondered if you or a loved one would benefit from the use of a hearing aid? Maybe you know that it’s time to address your hearing loss, but you’ve been putting it off because…
Nasal Rinsing Between dust, mold, grasses, and trees, it can feel like allergy season lasts all year round. Maybe you’ve heard of nasal rinsing, or nasal irrigation, and wondered if it actually works. Surely you can’t “rinse” allergens away,…
Breathe Easier with SINUVA - ExcelENT of Birmingham, AL Everyone experiences nasal congestion throughout their lives. For most people, the congestion is a temporary symptom of allergies or a cold. For others, sinus blockage and congestion are…
BPPV Vertigo Everyone knows that ears are for hearing, but did you know that your ears are also responsible for balance? When you stand up quickly and feel light-headed, your ears are to blame. Read on to learn how…