An incentive spirometer is a handheld medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs. By training patients to take slow and...

A spirometer is an apparatus for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs. A spirometer measures ventilation, the movement of air...

physiotherapy, focusing on deep breathing and encouraging coughing. An incentive spirometer is often used as part of the breathing exercises. Walking is also...

Incentive spirometers deepen lung ventilation after surgery to avoid atelectasis...

in detail, noting whether the patient has been regularly using an incentive spirometer or not, whether a Foley catheter was/is in place, what medications...