<p>Is there anyone here who has, or knows someone who has a rare sympton called a ‘spontaneous pneumothorax’? I am afflicated with this disease, and I am having a hard time running (for excercise) with it. I can barely run a mile with an average time, whereas I could run many at a brisk pace before. If anyone is knowledgable about this condition, could you offer me some advice on how to improve my cardiovascular endurance? I do not wish to have surgery just yet, since that would mean I would be unable to work out during the summer (I had a surgery last year for the other lung).</p>
<p>I doubt that anyone knowledgeable will be brave enough to give you advice on such issue on an internet forum… You should consult your pulmonologist.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t accept medical advice from a stranger on the internet…you could wake up dead, or be arrested in a grave yard at midnight swinging rats around by their tails. We believe in education so seek out a qualified doctor. Best wishes for your health.</p>
<p>I do have a very good cardiothoracic doctor. I simply want a couple of tips how to improve my running (The doctor said to continue with normal life).</p>
<p>Check out this forum:</p>
<p><a href=“HealthBoards”>HealthBoards;
<p>The above are results based on a search of “pneumothorax”. You will see posts pertaining to “spontaneous pneumothorax” as well.</p>
<p>Having said this, I’d caution you to thoroughly research any advice that is offered on the forum. It is a great resource and I use it extensively because I had to have several stents implanted a few months ago and it was helpful for me to read about the experiences of others who had been through angioplasty, etc. Most of the participants on the forum are helpful and form a support group of sorts but although the advice is well-meaning, one cannot take the advice offered at face value. I use the forum to enable me to be an informed patient when I meet with my cardiologist - as opposed to having to take whatever he says unquestioningly.</p>