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Surgical Recovery

Explore breathing techniques commonly used to support comfort, awareness, and recovery after surgery.

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Incentive spirometer resting on a wooden table in a bright, calming home environment, featuring clear measurement chambers, colored indicator balls, and a breathing tube, illustrating a respiratory therapy device commonly used to support lung expansion and recovery after surgery or illness.

Incentive Spirometry Guide: How to Use an Incentive Spirometer

Incentive Spirometry Guide: How to Use an Incentive Spirometer After Surgery Quick Answer An incentive spirometer is a simple breathing device often used after surgery to help you take slow, deep breaths and keep your lungs more active during recovery. It is commonly used after chest, lung, heart or abdominal

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How to Clear Phlegm From Lungs After Surgery

How to Clear Phlegm From Lungs After Surgery

Recovering from lung or chest surgery can make your own breathing feel unfamiliar. Sticky phlegm that will not move, a heavy chest, and fear of taking a deep breath because it might hurt or “pull” on the scar are all common experiences. The good news: simple, evidence-based breathing techniques can

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