Like getting your eyes checked or having a yearly checkup, including hearing tests in your wellness routine is important for staying healthy. Hearing loss, unlike vision that gets noticeably worse as we age, can sneak up slowly, making it easy…
Most of the time, when people think about hearing loss, they associate it with old age and think of it as a condition that simply develops with time. The truth is that anyone can experience hearing loss at any point…
It’s the holiday season, and you’re likely in the middle of getting your gift list soundly together so that the wrapping can begin and end in short order. But when the pressure is on, coming up with the perfect present…
Why Do Audiologists Help With More Than Hearing Aids? Today, people can buy many types of hearing aids and devices over the counter without ever seeing a doctor. While this may seem like a convenient option, you lose the ability…
New Hearing Device: Phonak Audeo™ In today’s world, technology is constantly evolving. With new technologies, the multitude of options for hearing aids can feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to choose the device that will bring you the most comfort,…
From teenagers and adolescents to working adults, everyone is using either earbuds or earpods these days. These options are like tiny speakers that fit inside the ears, and while they are convenient and useful, there are some concerns when it…
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…
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…
Swallowing & Throat Problems 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…