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Chronic rhinitis can be triggered by allergies, weather changes, strong smells and eating. Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, explains the benefits of treatments, including nerve ablation.

The UAB Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is excited to share a significant advocacy success that will greatly benefit individuals living with a total laryngectomy across Alabama.

Spring allergies can disrupt daily life and sleep by triggering immune reactions to airborne allergens that cause inflammation and fatigue.

UAB Medicine's Leadership Development Office (LDO) recently celebrated the graduation of a group of clinical and operational leaders who successfully completed the High Performing Care Collaborative (HPCC) program.

UAB researchers are developing a new at-home cervical cancer screening device aimed at increasing access to screening and improving early detection.

As winter illnesses circulate, UAB experts warn about the impact of untreated sinus infections.

Twenty providers in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery were recently recognized by the UAB Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for the exceptional care they delivered to patients during fiscal year 2025. These providers achieved a rating of 95 percent or higher in care satisfaction, based on patient feedback in Medallia.

As sniffle season sets in, sinus infections are among the most common illnesses seen in doctors’ offices. For most people, they’re nothing more than an inconvenience and a few days of congestion, but, according to experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a sinus infection can become dangerous in severe cases.

A rare fungal sinus infection that used to affect mostly people in tropical countries is now showing up in the Southeastern United States, and doctors are learning how to better recognize and treat it thanks to new research from UAB.

October 2025 marked the 10th anniversary of the UAB Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which became the 26th department in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine in October 2015.

In honor of our 10th anniversary as a department in 2025, we've been highlighting top headlines from throughout the past decade. Here's a roundup of the historical headlines we've featured!

A UAB otolaryngologist offers five key tips for travelers to help protect their ears and sinuses.

Restless nights can often be traced to struggles with proper breathing during sleep.

A UAB vocal expert offers some tips to protect the voice and maintain vocal health.

This spring, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to five and the rank of University Professor to four faculty members.

Boyd provides insight into how ENT allergists diagnose and help manage seasonal allergies.

Thanks to a grant awarded to researchers in the UAB Voice Center to support speech therapy specifically for Parkinson’s disease patients, Hamilton feels he has enhanced his speech and improved his life.

Three UAB professors offer expertise on springtime allergies and ways to mitigate pollen’s grip.

Dean Stovall, MHA, CPAR, was recently announced as the new Executive Administrator for the UAB Department of Otolaryngology.

One UAB otolaryngologist explains how dry air can affect the voice and provides insights on preventing and managing voice issues.

As the winter months transition into spring, the lingering dry air can still have a significant impact on your voice. This dryness can lead to common issues like hoarseness, vocal fatigue, and throat irritation.

The UAB Department of Otolaryngology is pleased to welcome Michael J. Sillers, M.D., FACS, back to the faculty as clinical professor as of January 2025. He had previously been in private practice at the Alabama Nasal & Sinus Center.

This year, October 2025 will mark the UAB Department of Otolaryngology’s 10th anniversary as a department. To celebrate, the department will be featuring alumni throughout the year.

A UAB otolaryngologist explains how cold weather affects the ears and shares preventive tips for protection.

Akhilesh Wodeyar, M.D., postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Otolaryngology, was recently selected among the incoming cohort of “Innovate Fellows” by the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

As temperatures drop, our ears become more sensitive to cold, leading to discomfort, earaches, and temporary hearing changes.

The UAB Department of Otolaryngology welcomed Natalie Derise, M.D., to the faculty as an assistant professor in October 2024.

Stay healthy this holiday season with a few tips to keep allergies and colds in check.

The UAB Department of Otolaryngology welcomed Stefania Goncalves, M.D., to the faculty as an assistant professor in October 2024.

With the holiday season fast approaching, so is the overlap of colder weather and allergy season. Taking proactive steps to manage these challenges is essential to fully enjoying the celebrations with family and friends.