As flu season peaks, it’s imperative to understand exactly what the flu is, when to get the flu vaccine, and how you can prevent yourself from catching it. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important to get vaccinated, even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that flu activity is […]

Have you suffered from sinus problems and aren’t sure where to go next? Are allergy symptoms taking over your life?  If the answer to both of those questions is, “Yes,” you could be the perfect candidate for balloon sinuplasty. This procedure can greatly improve your quality of life by helping you to breathe easier and […]

Runny noses, sore throats, sneezing, congestion, and itchy watery eyes are all dreadful allergy symptoms that people suffer from everyday. It can feel as if you would do anything to make these symptoms go away. However, it is important to know which fake allergy remedies to watch out for when looking for ways to relieve […]

If your sinus symptoms get worse as the temperatures drop, there’s one thing that’s certain -- it’s not just in your head. While sinus inflammation most commonly takes place during the spring and summer months because of seasonal allergies, there are plenty of people who suffer from sinusitis year-round. For certain individuals, sinus symptoms actually […]

Any viral infection of the ears, nose, sinuses, or throat is referred to as an upper respiratory infection, or a URI. These types of infections can be spread through direct contact, a cough, or a sneeze. While the most typical URI is the common cold, sinus infections, sore throat, and ear infections are other examples […]

The heat and humidity in our region can leave you dripping in sweat and running indoors to seek relief. However, this strong desire to be inside with the air conditioner isn’t the only impact that Texas weather has on our lives. As anybody suffering sinus or allergy symptoms knows, Texas weather can cause serious Texas […]

When people think they may have a sinus infection, they may expect to have a slight fever, maybe some pressure around the eyes and cheek bones, or a congested nasal passage. That isn’t always the case, however. Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, aren’t solely painful. If left untreated, they could cause meningitis--a bacterial or […]

When you feel under the weather, you might lose your sense of smell for a couple of days. Since most of our senses are connected in some way, when we lose our sense of smell we also tend to lose our sense of taste. A decrease in the ability to smell is called hyposmia, while […]

If you suffer from frequent sinus infections, you’re not alone. Roughly 37 million people are impacted by this condition each year. While the most obvious cause of sinus infections involve blockages in your sinus cavities, there are many other unusual sinus infection causes that can occur.  Today, the McAllen certified physician assistant Jonathan Lerma and […]

If you’ve stopped by the Glatz Group offices in McAllen, chances are that you may have seen some new faces around. However, they’ve actually been loyal and integral staff members for years. One of those Glatz Group team members you’ll become even more familiar with is Jonathan Lerma, our very own certified Physician Assistant. He’s […]