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Breathing and Coughing Exercises After Heart Surgery

April 23, 2015

After your heart surgery, you will need to complete a series of breathing and coughing exercises to keep the lungs clear of mucus. Find out why. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: acapella tool, after heart surgery, breathing exercises, breathing machines, coughing exercises, incentive spirometer
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