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
  • Can you fix tinnitus?

    No. this is typically because have a type of hearing loss, most commonly nerve hearing loss. Rarely tinnitus can be from a medication, such as aspirin, or an endocrine problem such as hypothyroidism. READ MORE

  • Falling down or unable to stand up.

    I would get a vestibular evaluation, called a VideoNystagmography, followed by a referral to vestibular therapy. The balance system and our reflexes weaken as we get older. You need help to strengthen these areas of your brain. READ MORE

  • Lump under each ear

    likely lymph nodes, but could be the tail portion of the parotid gland. Either one is very likely, and nothing to worry about unless they are continuing to get larger. READ MORE

  • Have had recent severe cold Yes

    Go to walmart health clinic and ask for an audiogram or hearing test. IF your hearing has significantly changed, you may need a course of steroids if your hearing has suddenly changed during your recent cold. Other than that, get afrin nasal spray and use it twice a day in both nostrils for 3 days only. Keep practicing popping your ears. the pressure will likely improve, but you want to make sure you don't have a change in your hearing. READ MORE

  • What is the treatment for hearing damage?

    depends on the type of hearing loss, conductive vs sensorineural... the latter can you usually not be improved. READ MORE

  • Will I get general anesthesia for a tonsillectomy?

    yes READ MORE

  • How long is the tonsilitis treatment?

    for bacterial tonsillitis, at least 10 days of antibiotics. Viral tonsillitis, is simply supportive therapy READ MORE

  • Problem with throat and/or tonsils

    Your throat looks fairly unremarkable. Typical tonsils. those symptoms are also very common, and usually improve with treatment for post nasal drip or reflux. I would dry an OTC nasal steroid in the nose daily for at least 4 weeks. You may also try pepcid at night time for 4 weeks and see if you feel better. READ MORE

  • Nose

    yes. Get aquaphor ointment and apply it on a q tip to the inside of the nose twice a day for at least 1 week to help the area heal. Also get a bottle of afrin (decongestant spray) and use it if you have bleeding, and hold pressure on the nose. READ MORE

  • Urgent care doctor gave me generic perscription for Tessaion Perles

    it is not like an antibiotic. Yes you can stop taking them whenever you want to. I would not take mucinex. this will only thicken your mucous and make it stickier. Stay hydrated and take a steam bath or shower frequently. READ MORE

  • Cauliflower ear repair

    The ear needs to be drained at the time of injury and secured to the skin. Otherwise the fluid will return. the fluid is what leads to cauliflower ear. See an ENT for this problem if possible READ MORE

  • Why does I smell and taste something gross when I remove the inner cannula out of my trecheostomy?

    It could be a chronic infection or low grade pneumonia. Have your doctor take culture of the trach tube, and have the entire trach tube changed. READ MORE

  • Retropharyngeal Abscess

    No. READ MORE

  • Is it normal to throw up water/saliva after throwing up from choking and drinking water while choking.

    Yes its normal. You throat up whats in your stomach at the time. If water is in your stomach, water will come back up. READ MORE

  • Foreign object in the ear canal?

    Not necessarily. Infection can occur, but it's usually because the foreign object is large enough that it prevents the ear canal from drying out. Moisture then leads to infection. If the foreign body is microscopic like grain of sand or something similar, it's not going to matter. READ MORE

  • Tiny lumps on the side of the tongue?

    There are many types of taste buds all across the tongue. Your picture does not appear significantly abnormal. Circumvillate papillae are larger taste buds that stretch across the back of the tongue in a v formation. If you continue to rub the tongue buds against your teeth, the taste buds and tissue of the tongue can become edemetous and irritated. You may be creating fluid filled cysts on the side of your tongue. If you feel like it's abnormal, I suggest you have it evaluated by an ENT or an oral maxillofacial surgeon. Otherwise, try to resist the urge to rub your teeth against your tongue constantly. READ MORE

  • White lump behind tonsils?

    I can't tell you exactly what it is, but it doesn't appear abnormal. It's not uncommon to have occasional tonsillar exudates in and around the tonsil crypts when you are fighting an URI. Don't worry about it. Stay hydrated and rested, and as of your upper respiratory symptoms improve, it will likely go away. READ MORE

  • I have ear ringing?

    Tinnitus is almost always from hearing loss. The brain is trying to fill in the sound input that it's not getting from the ear. Depending on the type of hearing loss, some surgeries are designed to improve the hearing somewhat, but not perfectly. You should visit an audiologist. If appropriate, 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. You should have your primary care doctor review your medications. Also, look up information about tinnitus retraining therapy. This can be helpful to teach patients how to tolerate tinnitus better. READ MORE

  • Nasal congestion?

    Airflow through the nose is much more than simply allergic swelling and mucous production. Nasal airflow has a lot to do with the shape of the septum, as well as the strength and shape of the cartilage on the external portion of the nose. If you have allergies, maximize your treatment by using a combination of nasal steroids and nasal antihistamines. Antihistamine. You may be a candidate for allergy shots to decrease your symptoms. To breathe better through your nose, you may have an ENT. Evaluate your nose to see if you are a candidate for septoplasty and or rhinoplasty in order to improve your nasal anatomy and therefore nasal airflow. Internally, nasal turbinates can also contribute a significant portion to nasal congestion. I suggest researching what nasal turbinates are in order to understand how they will affect your nasal breathing on a daily basis. READ MORE

  • Gum stuck in my throat for more than 5 months?

    How do you know you have had gum stuck in your throat for more than 5 months? Logically, that is highly unlikely. The gum would have been disintegrated and digested by the saliva and mucus in your throat. Halitosis can be from a lot of different reasons. I suggest being evaluated by a dentist as well as an ENT. 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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