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| Coughing--should I go to the gym or wait? |  ambern80 |
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| #1 | ambern80 |
May 14 2008 00:18 |
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BUMP |
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| #2 |  melkor |
May 14 2008 00:36 |
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Wait. The dividing line is your neck - the rule of thumb is that sniffles and congestion above your neck won't be a problem, but any problems lower down will interfere with your workout, and the workout will interfere with the healing process. So, sad to say, but you'll be better off waiting a bit more. |
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| #3 | ambern80 |
May 14 2008 00:42 |
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Thanks, Melkor. I think you are right. I still have quite a bit of chest congestion, so maybe another couple days will be the best thing to do. |
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| #4 |  mpatitucci |
May 14 2008 01:00 |
| If you want to stay on track and keep moving, you could do some mild stretching until you're feeling better. | ||
| #5 | jt1226 |
May 14 2008 01:06 |
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do you have access to a sauna? that always helps my sinus infections after ive been on meds or if i just have congestion left. if not. makeshift shower et al will work. rest up- your body needs it!!! lots of fluids! |
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| #6 | ser25 |
May 14 2008 12:44 |
| My personal trainer told me that hard workouts temporarily suppress the immune system. Maybe you could take a walk and leave the bulk of your energy for fighting the infection. Please take care and I hope you feel better soon. | ||
| #7 | kajikit |
May 14 2008 16:29 |
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The 'squeak' is narrowed air passages from congestion and inflammation. You really don't want to upset them any more by vigorous exercise. You might get a nasty asthma attack even if you've never had it before in your life. If you're feeling up to it, go for a GENTLE walk - a little fresh air does the soul good... but stop and rest if you're tired and don't overdo. |
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| #8 | ambern80 |
May 15 2008 03:38 |
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thanks everyone. ive decided that i would rather feel a little guilty for not going, than to go and cause myself to get worse. ive been coughing for a week straight now and every day its a little better, but there is still obvious congestion in my chest...so...ill wait. |
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| #9 | clareriley |
May 15 2008 18:37 |
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I have has horrible sinus infections/allergies for a long time, until I bought something called a neti pot. You can buy it at most health food stores, it is basically nasal irragation.. I have used it only twice over the last 6 months and have not had anymore sinus problems, or sneezing not once!! It was actually featured on oprah.. It has changed my life... You shoud check it out. It looks like a tea pot, and it comes with a salt/salene powder that you mix with warm water, and basically pour it up one nostril and it comes out the other side, then repeat on the other side.. I know it sounds odd but wow what a differnce. No more sinus pills or allergy medication.. I know this doesn't answer your gym question, but it definltey could be helpful for future refernce |
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