Purpose: to provide compassionate, timely, evidence-based care to individuals with disorders of the ears, nose and throat Michael J. Sillers, M.D. Michael J. Sillers, M.D. graduated from the University of Alabama in 1984 and received his M.D. from the University of Alabama in 1988. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in […]
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Purpose: to provide compassionate, timely, evidence-based care to individuals with disorders of the ears, nose and throat We believe in excellence and hard work. Our desire is to model excellence in all we do-from answering the phone, scheduling appointments, returning calls, to providing care. We welcome feedback and suggestions so that we may continue to […]
What is the most common symptom of a “sinus infection”? If you are like most people, you most likely think of sinus headache as a primary problem with sinus infection. Both sinusitis and headaches are very common problems. Because the sinuses are located in the front of the head, where most headaches occur, there is […]
Audiology is a discipline that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. Its practitioner, who treat those with hearing loss and proactively prevent related damage, are audiologists. Here at Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center, we are blessed with two excellent audiologists who are an invaluable resource for Dr. Sillers and Dr. Lay as they treat patients […]
The word reflux literally means “backflow.” Ordinarily, food reaches the stomach by traveling down a muscular tube called the esophagus. The esophagus has two sphincters (bands of muscle that close off the tube) that keep the stomach contents where they belong. Laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR, is the backflow of stomach contents up the esophagus, past […]
Help me Doc, I can’t smell! Loss of your sense of smell is a really troubling problem. Because of the connection between smell and taste, when one loses their sense of smell they also lose taste sensation, thus severely reducing your enjoyment of food. There are many reasons someone can lose their sense of smell. […]
DO NOT USE MOUTH RINSES: Most mouthwashes contain alcohol and other ingredients which can irritate oral tissues. DO NOT USE TOOTHPASTE: Some toothpaste contain ingredients which may cause irritation. As a substitute, try making a paste of baking soda and water. Try this for about three months. If it seems to help, try switching to […]
I’m back, gang! Today, I present here, for your education and enlightenment, our summary of the clinical practice guidelines for adult sinusitis as it applies to the patient. The following will be in question/answer format. 1. What are the sinuses?Sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones around the nose that connect to the nose […]
Computed Tomography (CT) is a highly regarded diagnostic imaging tool due to its ability to detect minute differences in tissue as well as its multiplanar reformatted imaging capabilities. An estimated 69 million CT scans are performed annually in the United States to diagnose conditions of the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, cardiac system and sinus […]
1. You may have throat discomfort and hoarseness for 3-5 days following surgery. A humidifier or vaporizer may be used in the bedroom to decrease throat pain. 2. Take pain medication as prescribed. It is OK to substitute Tylenol if the pain medication is too strong or causes nausea. It is important to […]
Help me Doc, I can’t smell! Loss of your sense of smell is a really troubling problem. Because of the connection between smell and taste, when one loses their sense of smell they also lose taste sensation, thus severely reducing your enjoyment of food. There are many reasons someone can lose their sense of smell. […]
Two Ears Are Better Than One…. Have you ever had a family member tell you that you need a hearing aid? Or that you need to get your hearing checked. Or, have you noticed that you can sleep through a thunderstorm while others around you are awakened. Well, our tendency is to blow off these […]
Alabama Nasal and Sinus Center Receives CT Accreditation by the IAC: Computed Tomography (CT) is a highly regarded diagnostic imaging tool due to its ability to detect minute differences in tissue as well as its multiplanar reformatted imaging capabilities. An estimated 69 million CT scans are performed annually in the United States to diagnose conditions […]