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… Overview Lung and breathing problems are common in a … to breath, cough, and bring up mucus from the lungs, which leads to a greater risk of lung infections such as pneumonia . By …
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… in a special centre. You'll be given a plan designed for your recovery. This plan will help … receive on sexuality, bowel and bladder care, skin care, and essential self-care activities? … Shaking chills. Cough that often produces coloured mucus from the lungs. Mucus may be …
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Getting Started A strong cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. In a costophrenic assist, another person …
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… mucus, you may need an assisted cough. In an abdominal thrust (or Heimlich-type) assist, … an assisted cough. Use these steps to do an abdominal thrust assist. Your caregiver places … cough. This may include those who: Are in pain. Have a chest or back injury, such as an …
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… Autonomic dysreflexia Spinal cord injury: Safe transfers to or from a wheelchair Spinal … Autonomic dysreflexia Spinal cord injury: Safe transfers to or from a wheelchair Spinal …
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… injury and low back pain can be individual health concerns or present together. In people … and quality of life. Learn about these health concerns and rehabilitation. Spinal … injury and low back pain can be individual health concerns or present together. In people …
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… to stretch your chest and the front of your shoulder. Hold the stretch at least 15 to 30 … Repeat 2 to 4 times with each arm. Here's a shoulder stretch you can try: Lie on your … same time you check your skin for pressure injuries . Keep in mind that it's possible to …
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Overview Pain in an SCI can be complicated and confusing. You may feel pain where you have feeling. But you may also feel pain in an area where otherwise you have no feeling. The pain may be severe …
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Overview Rehabilitation (rehab) for an SCI is typically done in a special centre. You and your family work with a rehab team, a group of health professionals that designs a unique plan for your …