Contraindications for incentive spirometry include:

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A vital capacity of less than 10 mL/kg demonstrates that the patient is unable to breathe deeply,effectively rendering the patient unable to perform the maneuver that is necessary to achieve positive results.Incentive spirometry is indicated for post-thoracic surgery and restrictive pulmonary disease.If a patient has an inspiratory capacity greater than predicted,that patient would be able to perform incentive spirometry.

Contraindications for Incentive Spirometry Include