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Is It Safe To Do Exercises While Having Pneumonitis?

i was told to have pneumonitis right paracardiac but im not experiencing any cough, though, i had one one or two weeks ago. i also feel pain below my left chest, right below my nipple when i press it down (it is within the rib, i started feeling this when i started exercising. is it ok to go on exercise because i want to lose weight?
i'm 33 years old, 76 kgs and my height is 5'5"
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM....

You have pneumonitis like infection condition of chest ....

For that you might given antibiotic ...Complete its course for required time ...

For few days it is better to take rest ...
Then after gradually exercise can be initiated first with low weight and then gradually heavy weight lift exercise done ....

Avoid smoking and alcohol ....
Dust exposure and environmental pollution exposure kept limited....

Rib pain could be by inflammation ...
For which brufen can taken with proper sleep posture ....

Take care ....

If pain continues consult physician for check up....

Take care ....
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Is It Safe To Do Exercises While Having Pneumonitis?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM.... You have pneumonitis like infection condition of chest .... For that you might given antibiotic ...Complete its course for required time ... For few days it is better to take rest ... Then after gradually exercise can be initiated first with low weight and then gradually heavy weight lift exercise done .... Avoid smoking and alcohol .... Dust exposure and environmental pollution exposure kept limited.... Rib pain could be by inflammation ... For which brufen can taken with proper sleep posture .... Take care .... If pain continues consult physician for check up.... Take care ....