How to prepare the respiratory tract before lung surgery How to perform functional rehabilitation exercises after lung cancer surgery

1. How to prepare the respiratory tract before lung surgery

Be resolute in quitting smoking and avoid visiting and accompanying individuals smoking.

Pay attention to keeping warm to prevent respiratory infections. For patients with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or pulmonary infection, effective anti infection treatment should be provided.

Exercise cardiovascular function. For patients with poor lung function, guide them to hike stairs, blow balloons, and practice abdominal breathing and lip tightening breathing.

Guide patients to effectively cough up phlegm. Method: Inhale deeply, hold your breath, and then forcefully cough up phlegm from the deep abdomen.

2. How to perform functional rehabilitation exercises after lung cancer surgery

Postoperative lung cancer patients' lung function must be affected to some extent, and they should adhere to deep breathing training after surgery. Before removing the drainage tube, sit up and perform appropriate limb movements. After the drainage tube is removed, one can get out of bed and move around. It is necessary to consciously move the affected upper limb and exercise the pectoralis major muscle. The movement should be gradual and not feel tired. After the patient is discharged, choose appropriate and soothing exercise methods according to their preferences, such as walking, Tai Chi, etc.