Top Reasons for Getting a Thoracic Ultrasound

Tags: Pulmonologist NYC, Reasons for Thoracic Ultrasound, Thoracic Ultrasound | Published: 2016/06/17

Ultrasound examination is a valuable method used in the diagnosis of various thoracic (chest) conditions. Thoracic ultrasound is mostly utilized to locate a target organ- or disease-specific condition and is often used as a complement to other imaging, such as chest radiograph, computed tomogram, or magnetic resonance imaging. In this blog, Manhattan pulmonologist Dr. Marc […]

What are the Benefits of Nitric Oxide Monitoring for Asthma?

Tags: asthma, nitric oxide monitoring | Published: 2016/05/25

Asthma affects millions of adults and children, causing symptoms when the tissues of the lungs become inflamed. Muscles in the airway contract, causing breathing to become difficult. If you have symptoms that are consistent with asthma, it’s important to receive an accurate diagnosis so that your condition can be appropriately treated. A test known as […]

My Doctor Found a Spot On My Lung During a Chest X-Ray: Now What?

Tags: abnormal X-ray, pulmonary nodule, spot on lung | Published: 2016/04/26

If your chest X-ray has revealed a “spot” on your lung, you probably want to know exactly what that means. Your first thought is to wonder what’s causing the spot and how concerned you should be about it. When faced with an abnormal X-ray, patients have many questions and concerns. In this blog, experienced pulmonologist, Dr. […]

What to Expect at Your Home Sleep Study for Sleep Apnea in NYC

Tags: home sleep study, sleep apnea, sleep study | Published: 2016/03/18

The phrase “sleep study” makes many people think of someone lying in an uncomfortable bed at a medical facility, hooked up to various machines and trying to sleep while being observed by a doctor or lab technician. It’s an image that certainly seems to be at odds with a typical night’s sleep, and many patients […]

Frequently Asked Questions About Pulmonary Function Testing in NYC

Tags: PFT, pulmonary function test, pulmonary function testing, pulmonary function testing in NYC | Published: 2016/03/15

A Pulmonary Function Test, also known as a PFT, is a noninvasive test that helps a doctor assess how your lungs are functioning. This type of test has evolved over the years in terms of what’s involved with performing the test and where it can be done. Traditionally, a lab environment was where PFTs were […]

What Causes Shortness of Breath & How Can I Find Relief?

Tags: shortness of breath, trouble breathing, what causes shortness of breath | Published: 2016/01/28

Shortness of breath is a troublesome symptom that can understandably cause concern. It can take many forms, ranging from the sensation that breathing is harder than usual, or that you can’t get adequate air, or that you get “winded” and have to pause and catch your breath while performing everyday tasks. When trouble breathing is […]

The Advantages of Navigational Bronchoscopy

Tags: advantages of navigational bronchoscopy, electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy, ENB procedure, navigational bronchoscopy | Published: 2016/01/11

From a chronic cough, to symptoms indicating interstitial lung disease, to abnormal X-ray findings (sometimes as a result of lung cancer screening), there are a number of reasons why a doctor may order a bronchoscopy. This type of procedure allows your physician to look inside your airway through a video camera, internally examine the lungs for abnormalities, […]

Should I Undergo Lung Cancer Screening?

Tags: early lung cancer detection, lung cancer awareness, lung cancer screening | Published: 2015/11/30

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness for the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the United States. Despite its widespread impact, there are many things that the general population still does not know about lung cancer, its causes and early detection measures. In this […]

Announcing the Launch of Our New Website & Blog

Tags: new website | Published: 2015/10/22

MXBowen, Physician P.C., a practice dedicated to personalized care in diagnosing and providing relief for a wide range of pulmonary symptoms, is pleased to unveil a brand new look on the web with our website that launched this week (www.mxbowenppc.com). Our new site includes a number of features including this blog, which will regularly be […]

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