March 13, 2017

Sinusitis Guidelines 2 – Alabama Nasal & Sinus Center

Hello, world! Did you miss me? Ready to talk Sinusitis again? Remember our last post was about definitions. Well, let’s continue that theme.

Viral rhinosinusitis: Acute rhinosinusitis that is caused by, or is presumed to be caused by, viral infection. A clinician should diagnose viral rhinosinusitis when;
• symptoms or signs of acute rhinosinusitis are present

Grave’s Disease – Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center, Birmingham, AL, ENT

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 Procedures – Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center, Birmingham, AL, ENT

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. […]

Blog – Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center, Birmingham, AL, ENT

Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about your health and our practice. At Atlanta Spine Institute, we believe that educated patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their spinal health and wellbeing. Our blog was designed to provide you […]

Dysphagia – Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center, Birmingham, AL, ENT

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 […]

Sleeping Disorders, Snoring, and Sleep Apnea – Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center, Birmingham, AL, ENT

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 – Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center, Birmingham, AL, ENT

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 – Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center, Birmingham, AL, ENT

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, […]