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...
Know the Truth: Balloon Sinuplasty Myths & Facts
Living with sinus issues is no walk in the park, as they can be very stubborn. If medications or other treatments have been ineffective in providing relief for your sinusitis or recurrent acute sinusitis, you may be a candidate for our in-office procedure known as...
The Effects of Smoking (and Other Bad Habits) on Your Sinuses
Smoking has been widely known to increase the risk for respiratory illnesses, as well as cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Naturally, smoking, as well as other bad habits, can negatively affect your sinuses. The certified McAllen physician assistant Jonathan Lerma...
Is There a Connection Between Sinusitis and Allergies?
The symptoms of allergies and sinusitis can be very similar. Both problems can cause sinus pain and pressure, a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and other issues. In fact, allergies can sometimes result in sinus infections. An allergy occurs when the body’s immune...
9 Marvelous Tips to Help You Avoid Congestion
Nasal congestion and sinus pressure have several causes, including colds, the flu, and allergies. Regardless of your trigger, the symptoms that affect you can be quite bothersome, and even lead to headaches and other pains. When you have a cold or are affected by...
Top Hidden Allergy Triggers
If you’re allergic to outdoor allergens, you’re probably familiar with how to relieve some of the symptoms, but what about those sneaky allergens that can dwell within your home? Plenty of allergens can hide indoors, causing you plenty of sneezing, coughing,...
What You Should Know About Polyps/Nasal Obstruction
Nasal polyps are teardrop-shaped growths that can form within the lining of your nose, often found where the sinuses open into the nasal cavity. These non-cancerous growths generally show up after ongoing swelling and irritation caused by chronic sinusitis. If they’re...
How Common is Post-Nasal Drip?
Do you wake up with a scratchy throat in the morning? Coughing fits keeping you up at night? When your body produces extra mucus, you might feel it drip down or build up in the back of your throat from your nose. This is what is known as post-nasal drip and could be...