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A possible side effect of surgery is the development of pneumonia.
The following steps may help minimize this risk:
- Deep breathing exercises: A simple analogy to illustrate proper deep breathing is to: "smell the roses...and blow out the candles." In other words, inhale slowly and deeply through your nose, and exhale slowly through your mouth at a slow and controlled rate. A simple rule of thumb may be to perform these deep breathing exercises 8-10 times every waking hour.
- Coughing: This activity helps to loosen the secretions in your lungs and excrete them from your pulmonary system.
- Incentive spirometer: This simple device provides visual feedback while performing deep breathing exercises. Your nurse or respiratory therapist will demonstrate the proper technique.
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