If your child has congestion that will not clear, thick nasal drainage, a cough that keeps hanging on, or repeated sinus symptoms, it may be more than just another cold. Sinus infections can happen in children, and some children develop ongoing or recurring sinus inflammation that may need a closer look. What Are the Signs […]

If your child seems to get sore throats over and over again, it can be difficult to know whether it is just another infection or something that should be evaluated more closely. Frequent tonsillitis, repeated strep throat, and recurring throat infections can affect eating, sleeping, school attendance, and everyday comfort. Why Does My Child Keep […]

If your child is always sneezing, congested, rubbing their nose, or dealing with itchy and watery eyes, allergies may be part of the problem. Environmental allergies are common in children and can cause symptoms that last for weeks, return during certain seasons, or continue throughout the year. Common Allergy Symptoms in Children Sneezing Runny nose […]

Nosebleeds are common in children and usually are not dangerous, but frequent or difficult to stop nosebleeds can be frustrating for both parents and children. Most childhood nosebleeds come from small blood vessels near the front of the nose that can become irritated by dryness, allergies, rubbing, nose picking, or frequent blowing. Why Does My […]

If your child snores loudly, breathes through their mouth, tosses and turns all night, or seems tired and irritable during the day, it may be worth looking more closely at how well they are breathing during sleep. Occasional snoring during a cold can happen. Frequent or loud snoring, especially when it comes with gasping, pauses […]

If your child snores loudly, breathes through their mouth, has frequent sore throats, or seems restless while sleeping, enlarged tonsils or adenoids may be part of the problem. Tonsil and adenoid problems are common in children and can affect breathing, swallowing, sleep, and recurring infections. Signs Parents Often Notice First Loud or frequent snoring Mouth […]

Ear infections are one of the most common childhood illnesses. For some children, they happen once or twice and clear up. For others, infections keep coming back or fluid remains behind the eardrum long after the infection is gone. When ear infections become frequent, affect hearing, or interfere with speech, sleep, or everyday comfort, an […]

Ear, nose, throat, hearing, breathing, and sleep problems are common in children. Some problems may improve on their own, while others can keep coming back or begin affecting sleep, hearing, school, or everyday comfort. Glatz Group provides ENT care for children in McAllen and throughout the Rio Grande Valley, including evaluation and treatment for recurring […]

Ear problems can affect hearing, balance, comfort, and everyday life. While some issues are temporary, others may require evaluation and treatment from an ear, nose, and throat specialist. Understanding common symptoms can help you recognize when something may be affecting your ears. Below are four common ear problems, their possible causes, and some of the […]

Balloon sinuplasty is designed to improve drainage through certain blocked sinus openings, but it is not a primary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. However, some people with sleep apnea also have chronic sinus congestion or nasal obstruction that makes nighttime breathing more difficult. In those cases, treating the sinus problem may improve nasal airflow and […]