Respiratory Flashcards

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Effective “Huff Coughing” Includes? page 594

A
  1. Have Patient assume a sitting position with forearms supported by pillow.
  2. Instruct to inhale slowly through the mouth while breathing deeply from the diaphragm.
  3. Hold breath for 2-3 seconds
  4. Forcefully exhale quickly as if trying to fog a mirror
  5. Repeat 2-4 (X2)
  6. cough when mucus is felt in tubes
  7. Rest for 5-10 breaths
  8. Repeat until mucus is cleared.
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Pneumoconiosis?

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General term used to describe lung conditions reflected by inhaled and retained mineral or metal dust particles.

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