Aug 31, 2022 · An incentive spirometer is a device that helps your lungs. The more you use it, the healthier your lungs get. Your healthcare provider can teach you how to use it.

Nov 24, 2023 · Your healthcare provider will teach you how to use your incentive spirometer before you leave the hospital. They will help you set a goal and tell you what number to aim for when using your …

Oct 11, 2025 · An incentive spirometer, or breathing exerciser, is a medical device that can help you breathe fully and deeply to open up the air sacs in your lungs. This device expands the lungs and is …

Dec 9, 2025 · Learn about incentive spirometers including what they are used for and how to use them correctly.

This video from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center explains how to use your incentive spirometer, a device that can help improve breathing and clear secretions from the lungs after...

Oct 15, 2025 · Here’s a step-by-step guide to using an incentive spirometer. Sit upright in a comfortable chair or on the edge of your bed. Hold the device upright with both hands. Slide the indicator to the …

Nov 19, 2025 · An incentive spirometer is a handheld medical device designed to encourage users to take slow, deep breaths, which helps expand the lungs fully. The device measures the volume of air …

By using the incentive spirometer 10 times every hour you can take an active role in your recovery. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO USE YOUR INCENTIVE SPIROMITER PLEASE ASK YOUR …

Oct 25, 2024 · Sit up on the edge of your bed or on a chair. Hold the incentive spirometer so that it is in an upright position. Before you use the spirometer, breathe out normally. Place the mouthpiece in …

Hold the incentive spirometer in an upright position. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal your lips tightly around it. Breathe in slowly and as deeply as possible. Notice the yellow piston rising …