Dr. Sally D. Smalley, M.D., Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Dr. Sally D. Smalley, M.D.

Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

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1035 red bud road Calhoun GA, 30701
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Dr. Sally Smalley is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Calhoun, GA. Dr. Smalley is a general ENT surgeon who can treat problems in the ears, nose, and throat. Areas she may be able to help you with are sinus problems, nasal breathing, facial plastics, head and neck masses, thyroid nodules, parathyroid problems, voice (larynx) issues, in addition to some ear problems. Dr. Smalley treats all ages, to include pediatric and adolescants. She is certified to implant the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator and works with several sleep specialists nearby to treat sleep apnea. Dr. Smalley is able to offer several in-clinic procedures to include inferior turbinoplasty, Clarifix cryotherapy for vasomotor rhinitis, Eustachian tube balloon dilation, and fine needle aspiration under ultrasound guidance. 

Education and Training

Texas A&M University BS 2006

Uniformed Services University MD 2011

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology

Provider Details

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Dr. Sally D. Smalley, M.D.
Dr. Sally D. Smalley, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Treating mouth ulcers?

    Mouth ulcers can be from many different causes. Most commonly they are canker sores or cold sore, which are from a type of virus. Other causes can be vitamin deficiency, trauma from your teeth, or immune type diseases such as Crohns disease. Best thing to do is have your ENT take a look and let them know what you have already been using to treat it. They may need to biopsy the area, or give you a different prescription medication. READ MORE

  • What can help tinnitus?

    Tinnitus almost always is from a hearing loss. The brain is trying to fill in the sound input that its not getting from the ear. Conductive hearing loss can be treated surgically, but Sensorineural hearing loss usually is not surgically treated. Visit an audiologist, get an updated audiogram, and discuss your type of hearing loss. Most likely you will benefit from hearing aids. Using a hearing aid can be helpful to 'mask' the ringing, because your brain is able to pay attention to the sound from the aid instead of the lack of sound. There are also some other rare causes for tinnitus, such as hypothyroidism, and aspirin use. Have his primary care doctor review your medications. Also look up information about tinnitus retraining therapy. This can be helpful to teach patients how to tolerate the tinnitus better. READ MORE

  • Hearing question?

    In general the 'sounds' a person hears inside their head (not really audible sound to others) is known as tinnitus or ringing in the ears. This can be high pitched, constant, or low and rough sounding, like an engine. Usually its from a type of hearing loss, but it can also be the sound of your own body. Large blood vessels travel through the temporal bone near the cochlea. Its not uncommon to report hearing 'your heartbeat' when its quiet. Being only 19 years old, you are likely hearing your blood moving. If the sound changes when you lie down vs stand up, then this is most definitely the case. READ MORE

  • I swallowed water down the wrong way?

    You are not drowning. Even if you did allow a bit of water into your airway, it may cause a bit of irritation, but would be absorbed if not coughed out. A very common reason for sharp shooting pain lasting only for a few seconds, around the ribs or inside the chest, is known as atelectasis. This happens when a small area of the lungs is "deflated" a bit, or collapsed somewhat. As it re-inflates, like when you take a deep breath, it can be a bit painful. Atelectasis occurs when you have been breathing shallow for a while, or when you have been stationary for a long time. Get up and take some deep breaths. Stretch! The pain in your ribs will likely go away. READ MORE

  • Thyroid + menstrual cycle connection?

    If you are having menstrual cycle bleeding lasting that long, I would very strongly suggest visiting a Gynecologist first. Your thyroid levels may vary a bit from time to time. With those nearly normal levels, your thyroid is likely not the issue. Bu you should definitely get this issue checked out. READ MORE

  • What type of sedation is used for sinus surgery?

    General anesthesia. Not sedation. READ MORE

  • Ear infection virus?

    Sounds like you have a complicated otitis externa or complicated otitis media with otorrhea. So, if your face movement is truly weakened, you need a course of steroids pretty soon. Within 30 days of the onset to get the best benefit. You also need an ear exam and likely antibiotic ear drops. If there is purulence in the ear canal, that can be either an external ear infection, or a middle ear infection with a burst ear drum, draining into the ear. The fact that you have hearing loss and weakened facial movement is more concerning for an acute otitis media with facial nerve paralysis (complicated middle ear infection). I strongly suggest going to at minimum an urgent care. READ MORE

  • I have chronic sinusitis, eustachian tube dysfunction, tinnitus, pulsatile tinnitus, and cholesteatoma?

    Eustachian tube dysfunction is the pathological cause of a cholesteatoma. The cholesteatoma forms because there is too much negative pressure constantly pulling on the ear drum (the middle ear pressure is not being regulated properly do to eustachian tube dysfunction. Honestly, Septal deviation does not "cause" eustachian tube dysfunction. So no doubt he straightened your nasal septum... but this did not have anything to do with your ears. It can take months to years for a cholesteatoma to form. So likely it's been going on for a while and you just started to feel the symptoms recently. You doctor should also get an audiogram. It would be helpful to perform a eustachian tube dilation at the time of your ear surgery, known as a tympanomastoidectomy. The dilation will help to address the origin of the whole problem, the eustachian tube. READ MORE

  • Do you treat empty nose symptoms?

    Empty nose syndrome is a condition caused by surgically removing the entire body of the inferior turbinate. If you have trouble sleeping and fatigue, I would first suggest a sleep study. This can be very helpful to evaluate what is the primary issue with your poor sleep. As far as nasal congestion, you would need to be examined by an ENT to look at the inside and outside anatomy of your nose. If you have a smoking history, this is most important. So, from what you describe, I would not diagnose you with empty nose syndrome just yet. There are other questions to be answered. READ MORE

  • Is it possible to have blisters on your cheeks with strep?

    I'm assuming you are referring to strep tonsillitis. So I would say no. If you have blisters on your face, that indicates more likely a skin infection, a cellulitis. Specifically with MSSA, this is known as impetigo. READ MORE

Professional Memberships

  • Christian dental and medical association  
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery  

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Beach

Hobbies / Sports

  • Hunting, fishing, carpentry, road biking, long range shooting

Dr. Sally D. Smalley, M.D.'s Practice location

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1035 red bud road -
Calhoun, GA 30701
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