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, […]
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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
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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 &
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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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If you have a chronic cough, shortness of breath, or other breathing issues, your doctor may suggest pulmonary function testing to measure how well your lungs are working. In this blog, New York City pulmonologist Dr. Marc X. Bowen of MX Bowen, Physician P.C., Health & Breathing Center explains what’s involved in pulmonary function testing.
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Healthy adults take about 30,000 breaths a day, and most of the time, it takes no conscious effort and you don’t even pay attention to it. When you experience shortness of breath (dyspnea), however, it can be worrisome and leave you wondering what’s wrong. In this blog, New York City pulmonologist Dr. Marc Bowen of
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Coughing performs an important function since it helps keep your lungs clear and also prevents infection. An occasional cough is nothing to worry about, but a persistent, chronic cough is a sign that an underlying medical problem exists. In this blog, NYC pulmonologist/lung doctor Dr. Marc Bowen of MXBowen, Physician P.C., Health & Breathing Center
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