Keeping the lungs active with a spirometer is thought to lower the risk of developing complications like atelectasis, pneumonia, bronchospasms, and respiratory failure. Pneumonia. Incentive spirometry is commonly used to break up fluid that builds up in the lungs in people with pneumonia.
When should you not use a spirometer?
Spirometry is NOT recommended for these patients:
- Children under 3 years of age.
- People who have: recently suffered a heart attack (MI or myocardial infarction) a collapsed lung (known as a pneumothorax) recently had eye surgery (cataract) recently had a head injury or stroke.
Is spirometer exercise good for lungs?
01/7Why you should use spirometer
Breathing exercises can increase lung capacity and help you breathe better. Using a spirometer is one of the easiest ways to work on your respiratory organs.
