Can't take a deep breath without coughing, should I work out

LuckyAng
LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
If so, what type of workout can I do to not make it worse? SO tired of being sick.

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  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    You be careful.

    Personally, I would do walking until the cough went away.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Rule of thumb:
    head cold ONLY = work out
    chest involvement = DON'T

    rest.
  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
    It's definitely in my chest. Burns like heck when I cough.
  • cloveraz
    cloveraz Posts: 332 Member
    It's not worth it, just rest. Your lungs and bronchial tubes will thank you for it....
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Take Mucinex and sleep with a humidifier.
    Hope you feel better. You need to rest to heal. Working out will run you down and not allow your body to focus on recovery.
  • Cr357
    Cr357 Posts: 238
    Proper rest is just as important as working out if not more important.
  • GeneaCindy
    GeneaCindy Posts: 148 Member
    If you have had the cough/illness for 10-14 days, it is time to see the doc, especially if you are not sleeping well. Hope you feel better soon.
  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
    Thanks everyone. I've had this cough forever. It started in early November, and lasted through to the 3rd week of December. I got a nice break, but now it's back. So frustrated.
  • cloveraz
    cloveraz Posts: 332 Member
    P.s...see the doc...Hope you feel better!
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