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 healthy…
How to avoid Swimmer's Ear By now, many of your days have been spent at the pool - there is hardly a more enjoyable pastime of summer. However, have you or your child ever returned home with horrible ear…
New Speech-Language Pathologist Amy Schiwitz We communicate every day. From a simple “hello” in the morning to a discussion about a project at work, speech is a part of our entire day. However, have you ever wondered what would…
Clinical Audiologist Abby Turnbough In life, it is important to “get in motion and grow.” What better way to grow than by adding a new team member to ExcelENT of Alabama? Our team would like to introduce Abby Turnbough,…