What is Grave’s Disease? Grave’s Disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, a condition where your thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormones. The additional thyroid hormones can negatively affect important aspects of your body and health including regulation of body temperature, your central nervous system, brain development. Left untreated, Grave’s Disease can also lead to […]
In-Office Proceduresadmin2023-05-25T18:20:32+00:00 The services rendered at Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center employ the latest technology and techniques. Dr. Sillers, Dr. Lay, and their staff regularly attend training on the latest medical solutions available. Our aim is to provide you the highest level of care, education and research in the area of nasal and sinus diseases. […]
Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing. It may make it tougher and more time consuming for you to transfer food from your mouth, through your esophagus, and down into your stomach. In some cases, dysphagia can cause pain while in other cases, it can make swallowing impossible. While dysphagia is more common in elderly patients, it […]
Sleep apnea refers to when you’re breathing frequently stops and starts during sleep. The three types of sleep apnea are as follows: Obstructive Sleep Apnea – most common form of sleep apnea that is a result of the throat muscles relaxing. Central Sleep Apnea – less common form of sleep apnea that is a result […]
Tonsils and adenoids are part of your body’s immune system. Specifically, they help protect you from bacteria and viruses that can enter your body through your nose or mouth. You have two tonsils that are visible in the back of your mouth. Your adenoids, which are not normally visible without special instrumentation, are located behind […]
Skin cancer is defined as the abnormal growth of skin cells. Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma are the three main types of skin cancer. Skin cancer will most often develop on areas of your body that receive more exposure to the sun’s rays. Repeated overexposure and long-term damage from ultraviolet (UV) rays, […]
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss or sudden deafness, is a rapid loss of hearing occurring over 1 to 3 days. It should be considered a medical emergency. A person who experiences SSHL should visit a doctor immediately. A doctor can determine whether a person has experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss by conducting a normal hearing test. […]
Tonsils and adenoids are part of your child’s body’s immune system for fighting against infection. They are lymph nodes that are located in the back area of the throat, behind the nose. Pediatric tonsillitis refers to when your child’s tonsils become infected with bacteria or viruses. Causes of Pediatric Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is normally the result […]
Any viral infection of the ears, nose, sinuses, or throat is known as an upper respiratory infection (URI). It can be spread by direct contact, a cough, or a sneeze. While the most common URI is the common cold, sinus infections, sore throat, and ear infections are other examples of URIS that may arise. URIs […]
Upper airway obstruction occurs when a blockage exists in your airway. So what exactly is an airway? Good question! At its core, an airway is a passage by which air makes its way from your nose and mouth to your lungs. An obstruction can make it difficult for air to reach your lungs or completely […]
While many people refer to the procedure as a “nose job,” Rhinoplasty, as it’s known in medical terms, is a surgical procedure intended to change the structure of the nose. This may be performed for purely aesthetic reasons (to look more appealing) or for functional reasons (to breathe more easily). Efforts to reshape the nose […]
When the sinus passages behind your eyes, cheeks, forehead, and nose are blocked, the pain and pressure you feel in your head and face area is considered a sinus headache. Sinus headaches may cause a continuous or throbbing/pulsing pain. Causes of Sinus Headaches The most common cause of sinus headaches is sinusitis, which is an […]
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition that severely damages the respiratory and digestive systems. Cystic fibrosis is often the result of a buildup of abnormally thick and sticky mucus in the organs and typically affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestines. Individuals living with cystic fibrosis may face life-threatening issues such […]
Non-cancerous growths of inflamed tissue are known as nasal polyps. They arise from the lining of the nose or sinus, obstruct normal drainage, and often cause breathing challenges. Nasal polyps may lead to a lessened sense of smell and taste as well as ongoing infections. Other symptoms include facial pressure, snoring, sleep apnea, pain in […]