Deep-breathing exercises reduce atelectasis and improve pulmonary function after coronary artery bypass surgery

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Written By Tanya Bentley

Westerdahl E, Lindmark B, Eriksson T, Friberg O, Hedenstierna G, Tenling A. Deep-breathing exercises reduce atelectasis and improve pulmonary function after coronary artery bypass surgery. Chest. 2005;128(5):3482-3488. doi:10.1378/chest.128.5.3482

Tanya Bentley
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