All of the following conditions make it very difficult to breathe. If you have
any of these problems a physical therapist will work with you in the Intensive
Care Unit or wherever you are in the hospital. They can help you increase the
air going in and out of your lungs, increase the amount of phlegm you cough
out of your lungs, and decrease of risk of developing other complications.
The following picture is a brief review of the anatomy of the respiratory system.
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