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What would be advisable for tight muscles around the chest around the lungs after a viral chest infection during recovery? i feel shortn. of breath but i'm sure it's from tense muscles. light workout or only rest or what can be done to recover? ty
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Hi there : Hi there I’m sorry your felling unwell, yes you can do some exercises, get some party balloons and inflate one 10 ‘x 3 times a day, ( slowly and with pauses ) this will help
Answered 4/21/2020
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