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Dr. Sally Smalley
Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. Sally Smalley is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Fort Stewart, GA. Dr. Smalley specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
18 years
Experience
Dr. Sally Smalley
- Calhoun, GA
- Texas A&M University
- Accepting new patients
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Which antibiotic is best for a child's throat infection?
Majority of throat infections, or pharyngitis, are viral, therefore do not require antibiotics. Did a doctor diagnose your daughter with a bacterial pharyngitis?
I’m finding it difficult to breathe
You're not going to die in your sleep. Sounds like you have sleep apnea. Go get a sleep study
Cocaine induced damage to septum and palate
Your mouth looks fairly unremarkable. And if there's no perforation, just keep the nose moist and it will heal
What is wrong with my nasal cavity? Are there polyps?
Your nose looks like you might have an active sinus infection. It looks like you have some scarring from your previous sinus surgery. You should be using a steroid irrigation rinse READ MORE
Your nose looks like you might have an active sinus infection. It looks like you have some scarring from your previous sinus surgery. You should be using a steroid irrigation rinse for at least a month to see if you can clear it up
Thyroid
You have a hyperactive thyroid
What is inside my nose?
First of all, that's not a CT image. That's a plain film. Secondly, you should call the surgeon who did the rhinoplasty for you.
Vein next to my ear?
Everybody's vascular system is a little bit different. I wouldn't worry about it unless it's causing problem
Ear pains and headache?
Being hit by a door hurts. I'm sure it's sore
Acid reflux?
Cough, throat clearing, burning in the chest, sour taste in the mouth, increased throat mucus, these are symptoms of reflux. Runny nose, fatigue, and fever are symptoms of viral READ MORE
Cough, throat clearing, burning in the chest, sour taste in the mouth, increased throat mucus, these are symptoms of reflux.
Runny nose, fatigue, and fever are symptoms of viral URI. Therefore you likely have viral URI.
Runny nose, fatigue, and fever are symptoms of viral URI. Therefore you likely have viral URI.
Should a child take medications for tonsillitis?
Motrin and Tylenol are appropriate, sometimes antibiotics if it's thought to be bacterial. But most tomorrow are viral.
Can I use estrogen drops or cream in my nose?
Empty nose syndrome is a condition that occurs after complete excision of the turbinates, typically the inferior turbinates. I've never heard of empty nose syndrome being diagnosed READ MORE
Empty nose syndrome is a condition that occurs after complete excision of the turbinates, typically the inferior turbinates. I've never heard of empty nose syndrome being diagnosed after use of nasal sprays. I'm also not familiar with using estrogen drops in the nose.
If you were having issues with the dry nose, decreased mucus and crusting, using an emollient such as aquaphor in your saline spray could be helpful . You also may have another condition that may warrant biopsy such as Sjograns syndrome or granulomatous disease. It might be worth a second opinion.
I would be hesitant to try estrogen drops in the nose.
If you were having issues with the dry nose, decreased mucus and crusting, using an emollient such as aquaphor in your saline spray could be helpful . You also may have another condition that may warrant biopsy such as Sjograns syndrome or granulomatous disease. It might be worth a second opinion.
I would be hesitant to try estrogen drops in the nose.
Head congestion lingering a month after cold
You probably had a type of virus, and viruses can affect nerves similar to how Bells palsy occurs. Covid is not the only virus that exists. It's also likely that you have residual READ MORE
You probably had a type of virus, and viruses can affect nerves similar to how Bells palsy occurs. Covid is not the only virus that exists. It's also likely that you have residual nasal polyps in the nose, which can decrease nasal airflow, and decrease sense of smell accordingly. I would get checked out by an ENT, but most commonly your symptoms are residual from a type of upper respiratory virus.
Hearing vs balance?
Why do you think the primary function of the ear is balance vs hearing? I disagree with that completely. The ear has both functions. They are associated but not necessarily dependent READ MORE
Why do you think the primary function of the ear is balance vs hearing?
I disagree with that completely. The ear has both functions.
They are associated but not necessarily dependent on each other. A person can have hearing loss without affect on their balance and vise versa. Think about it. Do deaf people walk around falling over all the time?
I disagree with that completely. The ear has both functions.
They are associated but not necessarily dependent on each other. A person can have hearing loss without affect on their balance and vise versa. Think about it. Do deaf people walk around falling over all the time?
Pressure in ear
Question your diagnosis. The likelihood of meneires is disease in a 24-year-old is pretty low. You need to have asymmetrical sentinel hearing loss, tinnitus, oral fullness, and READ MORE
Question your diagnosis. The likelihood of meneires is disease in a 24-year-old is pretty low. You need to have asymmetrical sentinel hearing loss, tinnitus, oral fullness, and episodes of vertigo lasting for hours at a time to really be diagnosed with menieres.
Small bump in back of throat
Hard to see, your pictures. Kind of fuzzy. But in that area likely a small papilloma on the soft palate. Any ENT can do a quick oral biopsy for you and send it for pathology
Throat
Sounds like a viral pharyngitis. Take anti-inflammatories and say hydrated. Get some rest
Teeth locked jaw and itchy ear
Sounds like pretty severe TMJ and you need to talk to your dentist about this. Also all
