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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...