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  • 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

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Consult a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon

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I've been dealing with pectus excavatum and it's really draining I feel tired all the time and get sudden sharp pains in the middle of my chest. I also had pneumothorax a few years ago. Is there any way to improve this without surgery, maybe through specific exercises or other non-surgical options? I'm worried about how it's affecting my daily life.

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