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Breathing exercises

Incentive spirometry

Patient using a incentive spirometer and a close-up of the incentive spirometer.
  • Designed to encourage deep breaths, and clearance of any secretions
  • Prevent chest infections
  • Re-expand lungs after your anaesthetic
  • Complete throughout the day
  • Bring your incentive spirometer into hospital with you and start exercises as soon as possible post-op

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