An incentive spirometer is a medical device that helps patients improve the function of their lungs and an effective tool to prevent pulmonary complications. After surgery that affects the respiratory function, especially surgery to the lungs, such as abdominal surgery the device assists in respiration. It is also commonly prescribed for post-operative cardiac patients, or other surgery involving extra time under anesthesia and subsequent recovery. The incentive spirometer also minimizes the chance of fluid build-up in patients recovering from rib damage.
Who should use it?
Rib fracture: Your ribs may be sore to the touch. It may also hurt to breathe or cough. Everyday activities like walking, running or going upstairs may be uncomfortable or painful. Using an incentive spirometer helps ensure you’re breathing deeply to keep your lungs open. It also helps prevent complications from shallow breathing.
Bed rest: Your provider may recommend bed rest after surgery or an injury. You rest in bed or on a comfortable couch at home. You’ll limit your movements and activities. An incentive spirometer will help you continue to exercise and expand your lungs while your movement is limited.
Asthma: This causes inflammation in your airways. Your airways tighten and produce mucus. You may use an incentive spirometer as a breathing exercise to help improve symptoms.
Pneumonia: This causes air sacs in your lungs to fill with mucus and other fluids. An incentive spirometer helps to fully expand your lungs to prevent fluid or mucus from entering your air sacs. A forced cough after a breath may help loosen mucus and fluids.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): This is a group of diseases that causes permanent lung damage. You can’t reverse COPD lung damage. But an incentive spirometer helps track how well your lungs are functioning during or after hospitalization for COPD.
Cystic fibrosis: This causes mucus to build up in your organs, including your lungs. Using an incentive spirometer for deep breathing may help to get air behind blockages. A forced cough may also help clear mucus from your lungs.
Sickle cell anemia: This can cause your cells to clump together and clog blood vessels in your lungs. An incentive spirometer can prevent complications associated with acute chest syndrome in people with sickle cell anemia.
Atelectasis: This prevents your lungs from properly inflating. Using an incentive spirometer can help prevent atelectasis, especially after surgery.
Product Highlights:
Visual Feedback Design: Color-coded balls and clear flow markers help users track breathing efficiency easily.
