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Pneumonia 7 weeks ago. have small inflammation lower lungs, pain in ribs. using spirometer seems to help. anything else i can do to help heal?
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Pneumonia: First....finish the complete prescription of the antibiotic your on even if you feel much better. The incentive spirometer is very very important. It helps you open alveoli that may have been effected by the infection and filled with fluid. Its a very good prognostic indicator of recovery. We often do pulmonary percussive technique in the hospital with patients to help mobilize sections.
Answered 5/15/2016
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