How to use an Incentive Spirometer | Pulmonary Rehabilitation

[@opentrunk]

I'm using one for 2 weeks BEFORE lung surgery. They don't even mention it until after surgery but I'm a natural born medical expert who figured it out for himself.

[@rebeccayeo3585]

It's good to know how to use it correctly. Thanks for sharing

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very welcome

[@loridelatorre3367]

Excellent job tans 🎉 Very helpful video.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. Salamat lor. Musta man ka dha?

[@brownjuice4189]

Your video was very informative!! Thank you

[@susanduff6338]

Good video. Lots of good information.

[@florenceamankwah7531]

Please I had a locbectomy but my spirometer is a simple cylindrical container with a single ball. I am finding it difficult to keep the ball suspended. The ball moves so fast and I am not getting the impact. What do I do?

[@RatedA4Aliens]

Thanks for the video

[@mildredestela3997]

Hi Doc, thanks a lot. I have a pulmonary densities in my both lungs, due to metastatic breast cancer. Can I use Spirometer?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. And go low for a bit for now and build it up.

[@adventfriar]

Thanks, this is awesome and really helpful! I have a couple questions: I was a bit confused by the recommended interval, did you say that it's generally once every hour with a single set of 10 reps? Would you recommend this device if I'm just trying to increase my lung capacity for exercise in general (swimming)?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. One set of 10 per hr you are awake is best. And yes this should also improve athletes specially swimmers like you

[@pathabbena8101]

What would your goal be if you are 67 and 5 foot tall?

[@reneemcmillan3865]

What about cleaning it?

[@binithababy5321]

Can we do expiration with this?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. You can blow into it. It is easier to keep your mouth on the mouth piece

[@chriswolfe7830]

Hi Doc. I hate to bother you, but I can't find the Voldyne 5000 Incentive Spirometer anywhere. I did find the Voldyne 4000 and the Voldyne 2500. They look the same or similar but, of course, one goes to 4000 and the other to 2500. I'm a 5-foot 3-inch-tall woman (68 y/o). Would the 2500 or the 4000 be ok for me or do I need to keep looking for the 5000? OR is there another brand that looks and functions the same?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You can get the 4000. The goal is controlled breathing when using the device

[@icebergslim9897]

Whats a good goal to reach?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

10 over your baseline

[@Ana-mo2vz]

Thanks 🤝

[@FrederickBrice-q1y]

What would be my level? Age 87 height 5'9" weight 219 lbs.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

It will bedetermined in your capacity then move the target incrementally

[@cheungjing9187]

Can the elderly be used when they are not sick? Used to exercise lung function.Thank you!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes, definitely to strengthen the lungs and improve lung volume. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cheungjing9187]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Thank you so much for your reply!😀

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome

[@annamonti1368]

Thank you so much for your information, it was very helpful 🙏

[@carcle0809]

can i use it as daily lung exercise or maybe twice or once a week?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes you can. It helps tremendously. In addition to your other exercises

[@carcle0809]

tnx for the reply... have a nice day! God be with you always...

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

@carcle0809 you are welcome

[@emmanuelchukwuneke9770]

Thank You. where you sucking in the air through your mouth or inhaling through you nose.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Through the mouth

[@emmahsharief6975]

Good morning po brochectasis patinte po ako paano meron po kayo clinic

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Sorry. I dont. But try getting this sa online

[@elrichrainechua1434]

No tremore exercise.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You need exercises to decrease tremors?

[@elrichrainechua1434]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS yes please.