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Breathing and Coughing Exercises for Hospitalised Patients

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Hospitalised patients with respiratory conditions, particularly those who have undergone chest or abdominal surgery, should perform breathing and coughing exercises in order to prevent further issues and complications.

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Breathing and coughing exercises are crucial for assisting breathing and clearing excess secretion in the recovery stage. If sputum builds up in the lungs, it may become infected and increase the risk of pneumonia. Furthermore, excess sputum impedes the ability of the lungs to oxygenate effectively.

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Bipina Poudel
01 May 2023
Good source
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Karan Symes
27 May 2020
Breathing and coughing exercises are crucial for assisting breathing and clearing excess secretion in the recovery stage. If sputum builds up in the lungs, it may become infected and increase the risk of pneumonia.
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Anne Domingo
10 May 2020
great resource!
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Samantha Edgar
06 May 2023
Registered Nurse
Useful information that can be used to educate patients on the importance and techniques of breathing and coughing exercises
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Geraldine Hunter
01 May 2023
Registered Nurse
Consise and very useful.
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Amber Jeffreys
30 Mar 2021
I had basic knowledge of breathing exercises but this Has given me more to pass on to my patients and coworkers or students
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Beverley Austin
08 May 2020
Quick simple asy to read, information relavant to respiratory patients.
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Kaylie Withers
04 May 2020
This reading gave a good explanation of appropriate exercises that can be performed by nursing staff.
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JEN-HAO LIU
04 May 2020
A great article on breathing exercise with clear points and instructions!
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Karen Doyle
28 Apr 2023
Excellent update
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