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Controlled Coughing

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Institution
Klaipeda University
Institution Typology
University
Country
Lithuania
Description
Sit on a chair with both feet on the floor. Lean slightly forward. Fold your arms across your belly. Breathe in slowly through your nose. Lean forward and exhale, pressing your arms into your belly. Slightly open your mouth and cough two to three times. Make your coughs short and sharp. Gently and slowly inhale through your nose. Rest
Disease
Lung Cancer, Covid19
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Not available
Innovation
Constant coughing can cause airways to collapse and make it incredibly hard to breathe. Controlled coughing, which takes place deep within the lungs, loosens and then carries mucus through the airways without leading to collapse. It also saves oxygen.
Evaluation System
This technique works best when you feel mucus in your airways or after you use bronchodilator medication (medication that opens airways).
Assessment
Make sure to drink water to keep hydrated and keep secretions loose.
References
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