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Pensacola doctor: ‘Nasal obstruction, chronic sinusitis, or chronic allergies really affect one's quality of life’
The loss of taste and smell are two of the most noticeable symptoms that can come from chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, treating chronic sinusitis will improve your general health.
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Pensacola doctor: ‘If you can get your breathing and your nose in tip-top shape, you're going to feel better’
Chronic sinusitis has a multitude of symptoms that can affect one’s life, including an increased risk of depression. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, sinusitis can affect one in many different ways.
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Gulf Coast Breathe Free announces support for C4 Foundation to support Navy SEALs
Gulf Coast Breathe Free, an ear, nose and throat clinic located at 4601 Spanish Trail in Pensacola, announced its support for the C4 Foundation, an organization that supports Navy SEALs and their families.
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Pensacola doctor on sinusitis: ‘Its going to affect the rest of your general health’
Untreated sinus issues can cause many different problems down the line, and it is important to remember during American Heart Month the links between chronic sinusitis and cardiovascular health. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, it can lead to other health problems if it isn’t treated.
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Gulf Coast doctor: 'We really have so many options these days to make patients quality of life better'
Millions of Americans struggle with seasonal depression during the winter, and sinus issues could be a contributing factor. Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free said chronic sinus issues can affect one's mental wellbeing and quality of life.
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Pensacola doctor says balloon sinuplasty 'prevents sinuses from being blocked'
Sinusitis can be a problem for more than just your sinuses, and two of these problems can be loss of smell and loss of taste. Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free said balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can fix these issues.
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Pensacola doctor: 'I find that people who act quickly usually have a better outcome than people who wait' when it comes to chronic sinusitis
Early intervention for sinus patients can lead to a better quality of life, while also reducing health care costs.
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Local ENT: 'Over the last 10 years, we've really improved something called balloon sinus dilation'
Balloon sinuplasty was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2005.
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Local doctor: 'We're able to test 30 to 40 allergens all at once'
In the spring, seasonal allergies are typically triggered by tree pollen and grass.
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Eustachian tube dysfunction can be uncomfortable and may eventually lead to more serious problems
Allergies and infections are the most common causes of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).
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Dr. Blair: 'The bacteria in your sinuses has been really taught how to avoid those antibiotics through biologic processes'
Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free said people who suffer from chronic sinusitis and try to treat it with antibiotics could find that over time, the antibiotics become less effective, so he recommends a more permanent solution to avoid antibiotic resistance and improve the patient's quality of life.
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Better breathing leads to better health, potentially fewer sinus issues
Breathing is an autonomic body function everyone does without even thinking about.
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Both JFK and FDR suffered from sinusitis that resulted from smoking
Presidents Day is a day to honor America's former leaders, but ear, nose and throat specialists use the day to shed light on the association between smoking and sinusitis.
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Skeleton racer Lizzy Yarnold overcame sinus issues to win gold in 2018 Winter Olympics
Of all the inspiring Olympics stories and successes, no doubt one of the most fascinating is that of Lizzy Yarnold, 2014 and 2018 gold medalist in women's skeleton. Yarnold has dealt with sinus problems for years, but in 2018 it was beginning to affect her performance on the world's largest stage: The Olympics.
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Headaches from allergies can lead to a lower quality of life if left untreated
Most of the world’s population suffers from occasional headaches, but those with frequent bouts should know that allergies can be a common source.
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Gulf Coast doctor addresses risk of 'antibiotic resistance in bacteria' during COVID-19 pandemic
Recent studies indicate that increased usage of antibiotics for COVID-19 treatment may have resulted in the development of antibiotic immunity, according to a report by BioWorld.