SN instructed patient on Lobectomy Care. The deep breath
ing and coughing will decrease your risk for a lung infection. Take a deep breath
and hold it for
as long as you can. Let the air out and then cough strongly. Deep breath
s help open your airway. You may be given an
incentive spirometer to help you take deep breath
s. Put the plastic piece in your mouth and take a slow, deep breath
. Then let the air out and cough. Repeat these steps
10 times every hour.