Do You Blow into an Incentive Spirometer

Inhale as slowly and deeply as possible through the mouthpiece. Your health care provider will work with you to set a breathing goal, which will be marked with small arrows on the incentive spirometer. As you inhale, the small square should stay between the arrows. Hold your breath for three to five seconds.

How do you use an incentive spirometer?

1. Sit up straight and tall, and hold the spirometer in your hands.
2. Take a deep breath in and let it out.
3. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth. …
4. Breathe in slowly through the mouthpiece (like sucking through a straw). …
5. Hold your breath in for 3 seconds and then let it out.

What is a normal goal for incentive spirometer?

Your goal should be to make sure this ball stays in the middle of the chamber while you breathe in. If you breathe in too fast, the ball will shoot to the top. If you breathe in too slowly, the ball will stay at the bottom.