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In your opinion will a spirometer help expand lung capacity? should i buy it? want to expand capacity, talk better, less tense + enhance projection
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Incentive Spirometer: Using this device does not necessary help your lung capacity. It will however help prevent a condition called atelectasis. This is when the bottom portion of the lungs collapse a bit causing increased risk of pneumonia. We use this in a hospital routinely to help prevent pneumonia especially after surgery.
Answered 4/12/2014
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