Postsurgical Coughing
Deep coughing helps keep your lungs clear. If you’ve had surgery, it will help you get better faster. It may also prevent a lung infection. If you have lung problems, it will help you breathe better. Follow the steps below.
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Step 1 | Step 2Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose. Then breathe out fully through your mouth. Repeat. Take a third deep breath. Fill your lungs as much as you can.
| Step 3Cough 2 or 3 times in a row. Try to push all of the air out of your lungs as you cough. Then relax and breathe normally. Repeat as directed.
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