A member asked:

I read that slight rib flare can be from improper breathing (not pulling the ribcage back in when exhaling). can core strengthening help correct this?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: This may indicate a muscular or neurologic problem causing weakness of the chest wall. There are exercises to improve your chest wall strength, but I would recommend seeing your PCP. They can order some pulmonary testing including MIP/MEP . A virtual appointment can be booked online, to review once the results are available.

Answered 10/6/2015

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