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Pectus excavatum
Hello doctor i have sunken chest from the time when I was born I have very expanded chest while gap on the middle . In 2018 I suffered from primary spontaneous pneumothorax but the reason was unknown after searching a lot about this I came to know about something named pectus excavatum and I know it can be serious and life threatening for me in near future so I wanna fix it with exercises only plzz help me out
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Consult with physiotherapists for proper diagnosis and
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Your condition can be improved but not cured with exercises.
You need to work consistently with your physio to get significant results
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You should consult an orthopaedist or physiotherapist for complete assessment and treatment.
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As an adjunct or add-on treatment, Physical therapy may be offered to patients as part of bracing program for pectus carinatum or pigeon chest, or post-operatively following a NUSS procedure for correction of a patient's pectus excavatum.
Visit ortho clinic or physiotherapy clinic for exercises and proper advice dep3nding on your condition.
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