“We take care of everything above the collarbone except for the eyes and the brain.” Meet otolaryngologist – Ear Nose and Throat doctor - Dr. Paige Powers, ENT at Piedmont Otolaryngology.

An ENT takes care of everything from ear wax to head/neck cancers, including voice, hearing, sound, swallowing, balance issues, sinus issues, throat troubles.

In this episode we cover:

- Sinus infections – what is sinus disease, how sinuses affect singers, how sinus cavities affect voices, how inflammation affects breathing,

- Identifying post-nasal drip

- The head/gut/immune connection

- Honing in on acid reflux

- Tips for heavy voice users

- Being mindful of the confluence of factors in vocal health

- What do to early about your voice

- The difference between an otolaryngologist and a laryngologist

- Who should see an ENT

- The difference between a specialist and a sub-specialist

It's always a good idea for singers and heavy voice users to have an ENT in their self-care team and to be proactive about your vocal needs. Listen to this episode and you'll understand why!

Connect with Dr. Powers here: http://www.entdoc.com/