Can you use a pillow to cough after surgery? A guide to post-operative splinting
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According to healthcare providers, coughing and deep breathing are essential for preventing post-operative pulmonary complications, such as pneumonia, particularly after abdominal or chest surgery. This necessary action, however, can be extremely painful. This is where the practice of using a pillow to cough after surgery, known as splinting, becomes a game-changer for many patients.
