Sinusitis Guidelines Though not topping the headlines of your local newspaper or headlining the prime time shows on Fox News or CNN, the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery just made news in the world of ear, nose, and throat specialists.  The Academy released its long awaited update to the clinical practice […]

INTRODUCTION: “Sinusitis” and “sinus infection” are terms that are commonly used by patients, healthcare providers, and the media.  In fact, “sinusitis” is one of the most common diagnoses documented in the country.  However, accurately diagnosing sinusitis is often more complicated than many people realize.  A number of factors are considered before the correct diagnosis can […]

Rest I just came back from a short trip to Sandestin, Florida for The Deep South Otolaryngology Meeting, where the ENT societies of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana get together to discuss boogers and stuff related to ear, nose, and throat care. We had a great meeting, with lots of excellent speakers and lively discussion of […]

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.  […]

The patient may experience any of the following after tonsillectomy: Pain – Most patients experience sore throat pain for 7 to 10 days.  Many will also complain of ear pain.  This is usually due to irritation from the surgery and not ear infection. Nausea – It is not unusual for your child to have nausea […]

Today, I will continue discussion of one of the newest technologies introduced to the armamentarium of the sinus surgeon, balloon sinuplasty. A reminder, the balloon sinus dilator is a tool that utilizes a small wire catheter that can be placed into a sinus opening and then the balloon attached to the catheter inflated to widen […]

MiniCAT™ is a compact, upright computed tomography imaging system designed for high-resolution, low radiation dose MiniCAT™ is a compact, upright computed tomography imaging system designed for high-resolution, low radiation dose bone window imaging of the sinuses, temporal bones and skull base. MiniCAT provides immediate access to images at the patient’s point-ofcare resulting in a faster […]

Sinusitis and Headaches 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 […]

Fungus is present in all our surroundings and in the air we breathe. Most people with an intact immune system do not react to the presence of fungus in the nasal cavity and/or sinuses. However, some people will have an inflammatory reaction to the presence of fungus in the nose and sinuses. Fungal sinusitis can […]

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. Below is […]

Sublingual immunotherapy It’s that time of year again!  No, not Christmas in March, it’s allergy season.  Spring Allergy Season Finding someone who suffers from seasonal allergies in Birmingham is about as easy as finding a good barbeque restaurant – they’re everywhere.  Unlike the ubiquitous good barbeque restaurant (the worst BBQ I ever had was still […]

Health care is changing. That’s not news, but these changes are affecting physicians and patients on a daily basis. It has become increasingly important for patients to understand how their insurance works for them and what their responsibilities are related to deductibles. Many patient’s deductibles have increased so that their payment responsibilities at the point […]

Ear tubes help protect your child from ear infections, middle-ear effusions (fluid behind the eardrum) and the hearing problems that go along with them. Most tubes last about 6 to 18 months, allowing many children time to outgrow their ear problems. Most tubes fall out by themselves. The change of a tube falling in, instead […]

Tonsils and adenoids are lymphatic tissue found in the back of the nose and throat, an area called the nasopharynx and oropharynx.  These structures are part of the immune system and serve as filters of lymph fluid in the head and neck region to filter viruses and bacteria.  As such, the tonsils and adenoids are […]