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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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eustachian tubes
They are coming out of the eustachian tube, they're likely tonsil stones that are coming out of your tonsils. They aren't anything to worry about unless they really bother you
Inquiry about a continued cough
Coughing for a month is not really that remarkable. You could do that if you had a simple upper respiratory infection. Lots of things can cause cough, most commonly post nasal READ MORE
Coughing for a month is not really that remarkable. You could do that if you had a simple upper respiratory infection. Lots of things can cause cough, most commonly post nasal drip, reflex disease, and asthma. Try some over-the-counter Flonase everyday for at least a month and see if that helps you.
Do you know what this might be?
You are describing vague general symptoms that may be simply variations of normal function. Pop your ears now and then. If the fullness goes away, then no big deal. The inside READ MORE
You are describing vague general symptoms that may be simply variations of normal function. Pop your ears now and then. If the fullness goes away, then no big deal. The inside of the ear canal has skin just like the rest of your body. If your ear is laying down in the pillow, the inside of the canal will get moist. That's also totally normal. It's normal for your ears to itch every once in a while. Occasional ringing. Your buzzing is not a big deal, but if it's persistent and new, get a hearing test and bring it to an ENT doctor
Enlarged lymph nodes for 9 weeks
Yes it could simply be inflammatory. Antibiotics are probably not the most helpful, but a short round of steroids may actually make the lymph nodes go down if they are inflammatory. READ MORE
Yes it could simply be inflammatory. Antibiotics are probably not the most helpful, but a short round of steroids may actually make the lymph nodes go down if they are inflammatory.
Tongue question
No. that's called a circumvillate papillae. It's a different type of taste buds along the back if the tongue. It's normal
Tongue black dot?
Don't worry about it. Could be birthmark, or simply a bruise. The tongue surface can change rapidly. Looks unremarkable
I have a lump in my mouth it could be cancer?
The lump you're seeing is your right tonsil. You have asymmetric appearing tonsils. If you are having other symptoms like weight loss, uncontrolled, fevers, fatigue, I would talk READ MORE
The lump you're seeing is your right tonsil. You have asymmetric appearing tonsils. If you are having other symptoms like weight loss, uncontrolled, fevers, fatigue, I would talk to your doctor about any family history of lymphoma you might have. If you have any smoking history, talk about that too. Otherwise looks like a totally normal tonsil
Tips for dealing with sinus congestion and ear pain
Take anti inflammatory and stay hydrated. Referred eat pain from inflamed lymph nodes in the neck is common.
Plugged ears
Get some afrin nasal spray and use it for two or three days. Practice popping your ears, this should clear the ear pressure
Ear is swollen
Responsive vasodilation to the change in temperature. Its normal as your capillaries dilate to bring warm blood to the superficial body parts.
Fractured jaw
You can but you risk infection if you continue to move the broken jaw. Eat a soft nearly liquid diet and get to the ENT as soon as possible.
Ulcer on tonsil
You can, but it likely won't help. Try gargling warm salt water, and taking Motrin or other NSAIDs.
Elongated Lymph nodes
That could be many problems, from mono to a simple virus, to infected hair follicle, to syphilis. You should get evaluated by a physician and likely tested for common STD's.
Do I have an ear infection?
Doesn't look infected. You may have a but if fluid behind the ear drum, but hard to tell from a static photo. For the most part it does not look infected.
I had tonsil stones
Unfortunately, tonsil stones are annoying. The official diagnosis for tonsil stones is chronic tonsillitis. Only tonsillectomy can permanently cure tonsil stones.
infected tonsil pocket
You may have experienced a tonsil bleed. that blackness looks like a blood clot in the tonsil fossa. the white appearance is normal healing. Do not get dehydrated, this will make READ MORE
You may have experienced a tonsil bleed. that blackness looks like a blood clot in the tonsil fossa. the white appearance is normal healing. Do not get dehydrated, this will make your pain worse. Keep drinking and take your pain medication regularly.
Hearing Loss
unsure, but the best thing to do is get an audiogram competed to assess your hearing loss, if there is any present. An ENT can also look in the ear and see if there is any bleeding READ MORE
unsure, but the best thing to do is get an audiogram competed to assess your hearing loss, if there is any present. An ENT can also look in the ear and see if there is any bleeding behind the ear drum.
Swollen Tonsils
you might be developing a peritonsillar abscess. I would suggest going to the ER to get evaluated. If you do have a PTA you should have it drained by an ENT.
Leaking ear
Looks like she may have a ruptured ear drum from a middle ear infection. It would be best to get a prescription for antibiotic ear drops, such as ofloxacin, and use these 5 drops READ MORE
Looks like she may have a ruptured ear drum from a middle ear infection. It would be best to get a prescription for antibiotic ear drops, such as ofloxacin, and use these 5 drops twice daily for at least 10 days.
Swollen lymph node?
Most likely a simple inflammatory node. Your cancerous LN's do not go away, and they continue to get larger and very hard. Inflammatory LN fluctuates. You are high-risk age for READ MORE
Most likely a simple inflammatory node. Your cancerous LN's do not go away, and they continue to get larger and very hard. Inflammatory LN fluctuates. You are high-risk age for mono, a type of virus that commonly causes swollen nodes.
