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Decreased lung capacity due to scoliosis. not eligible for a brace or surgery. what can i do to help this? run out of breath walking up stairs even.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Scoliosis: Consult a physical therapist who may be able to give you exercises to breath better. A pulmonologist might also be sble to help you

Answered 5/23/2014

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A member asked:

Decreased lung capacity due to scoliosis. not eligible for a brace or surgery. what can i do to help this? run out of breath walking up stairs even.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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