What Is a Bronchoscopy?

Tags: advantages of navigational bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy | Published: 2018/06/13

A bronchoscopy is a procedure that looks at the inside your lung airways through a bronchoscope tube, via a tiny camera. The tube travels through your nose or mouth, down your throat, into your windpipe, and ends at the bronchi and bronchioles of your lungs. Why Would You Need a Bronchoscopy? A bronchoscopy helps find […]

When Should I Get a Lung Cancer Screening?

Tags: early lung cancer detection, lung cancer screening, lung cancer screening nyc | Published: 2018/05/11

Lung cancer is a form of cancer particularly associated with smoking and with exposure to certain airborne pollutants. About 13% of all cancer diagnoses in the United States are for lung cancer. Similar to many forms of cancer – it becomes more likely with age. A lung cancer screening is a diagnostic process is specifically […]

How to Prepare for a Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation

Tags: pulmonary function test, surgery | Published: 2018/04/20

Before you can undergo certain types of surgery, you may need to have a preoperative pulmonary evaluation done by a lung doctor (pulmonologist). An in-depth evaluation is an important step to identifying and enhancing conditions that increase a successful outcome from your surgery. It’s especially essential if you have a complex medical history regarding lung […]

What to Expect After Undergoing Nitric Oxide Monitoring

Tags: bronchitis, chronic cough, nitric oxide monitoring | Published: 2018/03/09

Nitric oxide (NO) amounts in the breath can help determine the source and degree of your breathing issues. By conducting a Nitric Oxide Monitoring test – also known as FeNO – your doctor can quickly identify whether inflammation is present and if asthma might be the underlying source of your symptoms, by measuring the amounts […]

Top Reasons to See a Pulmonary Doctor

Tags: asthma, lung cancer screening, reasons for a pulmonary function test | Published: 2018/02/21

What is a Pulmonary Doctor? A pulmonary doctor is a specialist who focuses on treating health issues affecting the lungs. Pulmonary doctors are internal medicine specialists who have augmented their medical training with further work specific to pulmonology. Due to the additional time and effort involved in this qualification, they tend to be highly experienced. […]

What is Pleurocentesis?

Tags: pleurocentesis, reasons for a pleurocentesis, what is involved in a pleurocentesis | Published: 2017/12/28

The space between your lungs and the wall of your chest normally contains fluid, but certain conditions can cause this fluid to build up. As a result, you’ll have difficulty breathing, which can also be painful. Your doctor may recommend a procedure called pleurocentesis to help relieve your symptoms or to gather more information. In […]

What is Bronchial Thermoplasty?

Tags: Pulmonologist NYC, shortness of breath treatments, symptoms of shortness of breath, what is bronchial thermoplasty | Published: 2017/11/29

Asthma – a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways – can cause frightening symptoms such as breathlessness, coughing, and wheezing. As your airways become inflamed repeatedly over time, your smooth muscle gets thicker in your airway, blocking some of it and making breathing more difficult. Sometimes asthma responds well to medication such as inhaled corticosteroids, […]

What Symptoms Coincide with Chronic Cough

Tags: chronic cough diagnosis, chronic cough treatments, symptoms of chronic cough | Published: 2017/11/01

A chronic cough can interfere with your life, making it difficult to sleep and function as you normally do. Diagnosing and treating the underlying issue causing your cough can help relieve your symptoms in the long-term. In this blog, Dr. Marc Bowen, NYC pulmonologist with MXBowen, Physician P.C., Health & Breathing Center, explains what symptoms […]

Looking for the Best Pulmonologist in NYC?

Tags: best pulmonologist nyc, reasons to see a pulmonologist, when to see a pulmonologist | Published: 2017/09/29

If you have respiratory issues, your family care physician may recommend that you see a pulmonologist for more specialized treatment. Doing some research can ensure that you feel comfortable with your pulmonologist’s qualifications and training and confident in the care you receive. In this blog, Dr. Marc X. Bowen of MXBowen, Physician P.C., Health & […]

What Does it Mean to Have an Abnormal X-Ray?

Tags: abnormal X-ray, causes for an abnormal x-ray, reasons for a chest x-ray | Published: 2017/08/31

An abnormal chest X-ray can cause a lot of anxiety and questions. Until you get more information, you’ll wonder what caused the abnormal reading and exactly what it means for you. In this blog, NYC pulmonologist Dr. Marc Bowen of MX Bowen, Physician P.C., Health & Breathing Center explains what it means to have an […]

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