What You Should Know About Turbinate Reduction
Enlarged turbinates, or turbinate hypertrophy, is a condition that happens as the result of chronic inflammation of the mucosal membranes that cover the turbinates. When these membranes become chronically swollen, they can develop prolonged nasal congestion....
What is Nasal Airway Obstruction (How Balloon Sinuplasty Can Help)
Nasal breathing transfers roughly 70% of airflow to your lungs. Nasal airway obstruction is essentially blockage of the nose or nasal cavity, and more than 20 million Americans are estimated to suffer from nasal airway obstruction, which limits airflow through the...
You’ll Be Glatz to Know Everything About Pet Allergies!
Allergies to our little furry friends are common, especially for people who already suffer from allergies or asthma, and it doesn’t help that the pandemic has given those affected no choice but to spend more time stuck at home with those allergens. But your time...
What Is an ENT Doctor and Should I Make an Appointment With One?
You may have a friend, family member, or neighbor who has been referred to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor for their sinus issue, a chronic sore throat, or an ear infection. Or perhaps you have been facing these problems and have been recommended one yourself. ...
Can Hurricane Season Make My Allergies or Asthma Worse?
Hurricane season can be unforgiving, as we most recently experienced here in the Rio Grande Valley with Hurricane Hanna. The destruction hurricanes leave behind can take years to rebuild. The toll on an individual’s well-being and overall health can be just as...
Understanding Deviated Septums (and How It Can Affect Your Breathing & Sinuses)
If you have trouble breathing, despite taking medication to relieve your symptoms, chances may be that you are actually suffering from a deviated septum. This condition can result in a number of issues that medicine simply cannot fix. If you’re looking to ease...
Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty In-Office (BSPIO)
Balloon sinuplasty is a safe, effective, minimally invasive surgery that alleviates the pain and pressure associated with allergies or sinusitis. It is designed to treat patients who aren’t reacting well to medications including antibiotics, nasal steroids, or...
How Summer Heat Affects Your Allergies
Most of us usually see summer as a time for fun in the sun and a break from spring pollen but, unfortunately, that may not be the case for all allergy sufferers. In fact, the summer heat can make allergies worse than usual. Let your certified McAllen physician...