ENT Blog
When Should You See an ENT vs. an Upper GI Doctor for Swallowing Problems?
By Amy Schiwitz, Excel ENT Speech-Language Pathologist 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 the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. While they may…
Speech and Hearing Rehabilitation: Conversations with Excel ENT Experts
While many ENTs offer services related to speech and hearing, at Excel ENT 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 the matter is the word “rehabilitation,” which means to restore abilities through training or…
Get to Know Excel ENT of Alabama’s Newest Audiologist Helen Lee Miles
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 Excel ENT of Alabama and specializes in adult and pediatric diagnostic evaluations. She also has a special interest in hearing aids and aural rehabilitation….
Want a Solution for Nasal Polyps that Doesn’t Involve Surgery? Try Dupixent!
Excel ENT 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 Excel ENT of Alabama are very passionate about how biologics can be a game-changer for managing sinus disease and…
Frequently Asked Questions about hearing and 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 “old” with a hearing aid. In this blog, we share with you some of the Frequently Asked Questions our patients…
What are our recommended treatment options for chronic rhinitis?
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 a toll on one’s quality of life. If you are ready to address your chronic…
Chronic Nasal Obstruction: its impacts, our convenient solutions
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, focus on work, perform daily activities, and even fully experience the world around you, as…
Swallowing and throat problems: how they are found and treated?
Have you ever had the feeling of food getting stuck in your throat while eating? Do you have a habit of frequent throat-clearing? Or perhaps you even have choking spells, frequently late at night? If you’ve experienced one of these situations, you’ve probably imagined the worst-case scenario: “Something is really wrong with me” or “I…
Buying the perfect hearing aids: things you never thought about asking
You’ve resigned yourself to the fact that it’s time to get a hearing aid. You’re tired of having to turn captions on the TV so you can “hear” what they’re saying. You’re embarrassed to keep saying “what?” every time someone asks you a question. Hearing someone through their mask is almost impossible, as is listening…
6 hearing aid myths debunked
“Hearing devices are only for old people.” “I hear just fine without a hearing aid.” “Hearing devices are expensive.” “Hearing aids never work well.” These are just a few of the many misconceptions surrounding hearing aids. Though millions of people experience hearing loss, the concept of wearing a hearing device remains fairly misunderstood. Below we…