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How can a patient prevent contracting pneumonia after surgery?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Follow your surgeons: instructions.deep breathing. Using the respiratory "balls" and follow the respiratory therapist instructions

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2016

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