Leslie Wolfe Wolfe is an attorney with Cleveland-based Walter | Haverfield LLP in the firm's litigation and environmental law practice groups. In today's litigious society, a prudent employer knows that an employee's risky or unauthorized conduct can, at times, expose the employer to liability. To lessen the risk, employers should provide specific policies identifying prohibited conduct for employees both in and outside of the workplace.
A chest X-ray is a good test to diagnose pneumonia. However, it cannot identify most breathing problems by itself. For some people with breathing problems, a CT scan of the chest is needed. This scan looks for any problems in the lungs. A CT scan uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images. If you suffer with chronic sinusitis, your doctor may order a special sinus CT scan. This scan will be used to evaluate your sinuses.
You will be given one to take home to practice. You do not need to bring it back to the hospital. The incentive spirometer is a small, handheld device that is used after surgery to help you expand your lungs and cough up any secretions from your lungs.It also helps maintain your normal breathing pattern and measures your inspiratory volume, or how well your lungs are being filled with air when you breathe in.oughing is a natural way to force mucus out of your lungs. During huff coughing, you gently say the word huff, which keeps your throat open. Your respiratory therapist will help you with this breathing exercise. 1  To begin, inhale slowly and deeply, then hold your breath for three seconds.