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If she raises her hands while doing her breathing treatments will that help her get the med. deeper into her lungs?
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To whom RU referring: ...and what disease process is undergoing treatment, and with what methodology (pulmonary rehab, inhalation, etc.)? Can't help you unless we understand fully the context of your question.
Answered 6/10/2017
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Any effort: which EXPANDS the CHEST CAGE will assist filling the lungs...raising the arms used to be a method of artificial respiration (it was NOT very effective but obviously helped a little) Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 6/10/2017
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