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Pensacola doctor: ‘Nasal obstruction, chronic sinusitis, or chronic allergies can really affect one's quality of life’

Mouth breathing, the habit of breathing through your mouth rather than your nose, is an unpleasant side effect of sinus problems and can cause several health issues. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, mouth breathing can impact a patient’s life.

By Panama City Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

Gulf Coast Breathe Free warns of potential impact from barometric changes from hurricane season

Gulf Coast Breathe Free is warning about the impacts that barometric pressure changes can have on patients, especially with the approach of Hurricane Milton.

By Panama City Reporter Reports | Oct 8, 2024

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Pensacola doctor: ‘You're going to overall improve your quality of health’

By Panama City Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

No matter the severity of the condition or what symptoms present themselves, for a patient dealing with chronic sinusitis, their quality of life will be affected in some way. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, it is better to seek medical solutions earlier for sinusitis, as waiting could hurt your quality of life.

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Tia Tiebklang given Heart and Hustle Award for work with Gulf Coast Breathe Free

By Panama City Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

Tia Tiebklang, a member of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, was honored with the Heart and Hustle Award during the annual Breathe Free Conference held by Gulf Coast Breathe Free's parent company National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers.

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Pensacola doctor: ‘There are many options to treat eustachian tube dysfunction’

By Panama City Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

Eustachian tube dysfunction is a disorder in which passageways in the ears are plugged up and cause uncomfortable symptoms. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, there are many things Ear, Nose and Throat doctors can do to treat ETD.

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What was the overall rating of Arabella Health and Wellness of Carrabelle?

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, Arabella Health and Wellness of Carrabelle attended an average of 66.3 residents per day in Franklin County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Gulf Shores Care Center had overall rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 24, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Gulf Shores Care Center attended an average of 61.5 residents per day in Gulf County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Largest nursing home in Bay County as of Q4 2023

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home, the largest nursing home in Bay County, aided an average of 112.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Bay County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Community Health and Rehabilitation Center

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Community Health and Rehabilitation Center was the largest nursing home in Bay County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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St. Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation was largest nursing home in Bay County as of Q4 2023

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 21, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, St. Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation was the largest nursing home in Bay County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Arabella Health and Wellness of Carrabelle, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 5 in Q4 2023

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 20, 2024

Owned by St. James Healthcare Group, Inc. since May 1, 2009, Arabella Health and Wellness of Carrabelle boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Pensacola doctor on balloon sinuplasty: ‘Most people will benefit from it to the point where they won't need a second procedure’

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can help address chronic sinusitis, a condition that can become more debilitating the longer it goes untreated. Many ear, nose, and throat doctors (ENTs) recommend balloon sinuplasty, including Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free.

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Who owned Gulf Shores Care Center in Q4 2023?

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Owned by Centers for Aging and Rehabilitation of Florida, Inc. since March 21, 2021, Gulf Shores Care Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned St. Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Q4 2023?

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

St. Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation was one of the four for-profit facility nursing homes in Bay County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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A look at Pruitthealth - Panama City, a nursing home in Panama City, Florida

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Pruitthealth - Northwest Florida, LLC since Oct. 16, 2014, Pruitthealth - Panama City boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Bay County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Emerald Shores Health and Rehabilitation?

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Epsilon Health Care Properties, LLC since Feb. 1, 2012, Emerald Shores Health and Rehabilitation boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Community Health and Rehabilitation Center: 4-star nursing home in Bay County

By Panama City Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders, Community Health and Rehabilitation Center boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Pensacola doctor on allergies: 'They can affect our sinuses so much that they won't function as they should'

By Panama City Reporter | Dec 15, 2023

Year-round, indoor allergies can pose challenges, particularly in the winter, when you spend more time indoors. Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free said leaving your allergies untreated could lead to chronic infections.

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Pensacola doctor: 'Antibiotics may work the first couple times, but they may not work the third or fourth time'

By Panama City Reporter | Nov 3, 2023

Patients oftentimes use antibiotics to treat their sinus issues, but it's crucial to keep in mind that misusing them could lead to antibiotic resistance. Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free advises against the long-term use of antibiotics.