- male
- 16 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm dealing with pectus excavatum and it's been really bothering me. It's not just that it's affecting how I look, but I'm also noticing it's impacting my muscle tone and I'm having some issues with my pulmonary function. I'm curious if there's a way to address this without going through surgery. Would love some advice on what might help!
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exercising is a significant rile to improve the functions and strength the surrounding muscles, dumbbell pullover
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Answered 25/07/2025
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