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Why do i need to take approximately 10 breaths on incentive spirometry while i am awake?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Have you been: ill or had surgery recently? Incentive spirometry is done to prevent or decrease atelectasis. (Keep air moving and keep lungs healthy).

Answered 11/28/2017

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