Article: deep-breathing and coughing exercises


The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia
10-01-1996
deep-breathing and coughing exercises, the exercises taught to a person to improve or keep breathing functions. This is especially important after long periods of no activity or after general anesthesia. Pain from the incision after surgery in the chest or stomach often restricts normal breathing. See also cupping and vibrating, postural drainage.
*METHOD:
The person is helped to a comfortable position, either lying down or sitting up. ...

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