Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. At McBowen Physician PC, Dr. Marc Bowen and his team can evaluate a patient and provide a definitive diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Once diagnosed, it is important that patients consider the treatment options […]
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Dr. Marc Bowen is an experienced pulmonologist and lung doctor with over three decades of care for patients in the area of New York, New York. In order to diagnose certain conditions that impact organs such as the heart and lungs, he may recommend imaging services such as thoracic ultrasound. Please continue reading to learn
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As with many other cancer screenings, lung cancer screenings are a vital tool used for the early diagnosis of issues within the lungs. Dr. Marc Bowen is a pulmonologist and lung doctor in the New York, New York area who recommends regular screenings to monitor for cancer or other growths that may impact lung health.
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Asthma is a well-known condition that can begin in childhood and affect a person throughout their lifetime. The chronic condition is characterized by inflammation in the body’s breathing passages. This inflammation and swelling in the bronchial tubes that deliver air to the lungs can make it difficult to breathe. Understandably, an asthma attack can induce
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Every now and then, we all experience some sleep difficulties. One or two nights of poor sleep can usually be overcome pretty easily. When sleep is disrupted routinely, the result is sleep deprivation that can interfere with a good quality of life. Sleep deprivation is described as getting less than the ideal amount of sleep
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With every breath, the lungs take in oxygen and transfer it to the blood. With every exhale, the lungs expel the carbon dioxide that has been picked up from the blood. We take thousands of breaths every day without giving it any thought. Here, we discuss why we should. Our lungs are protective. They help
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Chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD often cause shortness of breath. When breathing does not occur normally, it can be difficult to maintain adequate blood oxygen levels. For this reason, it is important to seek clinical care for this symptom. At MXBowen PPC, Health & Breathing Center in NYC, we take a personalized,
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Obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, is a sleep disorder in which a person has repeated episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction that result in arousal and dysregulated oxygen levels while they sleep. Though a very common condition, obstructive sleep apnea is not one of the most familiar. Experts believe that as much as 20%
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We all cough from time to time. This is a normal physical action that helps clear secretions and particles from the lungs. A chronic cough, one that lasts more than 8 weeks, is a condition that a doctor should evaluate. Not only can a chronic cough be embarrassing, it can make it difficult to sleep,
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If you’re like most people, you check the weather more or less to see what you might wear that day or to check whether you need to pack your umbrella. If you have been diagnosed with lung disease, keeping tabs on the forecast may take on a whole new meaning. In this instance, the goal
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