How to Use an Incentive Spirometer
Put the incentive spirometer together, if necessary.. Position the marker to the recommended level, if applicable.. Stand or sit upright before using the device.
Steps
Put the incentive spirometer together, if necessary.
Put the incentive spirometer together, if necessary.
Position the marker to the recommended level, if applicable.
Position the marker to the recommended level, if applicable.
Stand or sit upright before using the device.
Stand or sit upright before using the device.
Hold the spirometer at eye level with the base parallel to the floor.
Hold the spirometer at eye level with the base parallel to the floor.
Exhale and place your mouth around the mouthpiece.
Exhale and place your mouth around the mouthpiece.
Inhale through your mouth until the piston reaches the marker.
Inhale through your mouth until the piston reaches the marker.
Hold your breath for as long as you can.
Hold your breath for as long as you can.
Exhale through your mouth, then rest for a few seconds.
Exhale through your mouth, then rest for a few seconds.
Repeat 10 times per hour or as often as your doctor recommends.
Repeat 10 times per hour or as often as your doctor recommends.
Cough to clear your lungs when you are finished.
Cough to clear your lungs when you are finished.
Clean the mouthpiece after each use or use a new one every 24 hours.
Clean the mouthpiece after each use or use a new one every 24 hours.
Keep a log of your progress for your doctor, if applicable.
Keep a log of your progress for your doctor, if applicable.
Report dizziness or lightheadedness to your doctor.
Report dizziness or lightheadedness to your doctor.
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