Should i let the school know that i have pectus excavatum?!
Question: Should i let the school know that i have pectus excavatum.?
i discovered that i had it last summer
this is my 3rd year in high school and i have all my gym credits.
i did not tell the school i had PE so should i.?
is it against the rules or something not letting them know.?Health Question & Answer
this is my 3rd year in high school and i have all my gym credits.
i did not tell the school i had PE so should i.?
is it against the rules or something not letting them know.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
i think you probably should, as it can impair respiratory and cardiac function, so anything along those lines, you should really inform them, for your own safety more than anything else.Health Question & Answer
Since you said you have all your PE credits, are you saying then that you aren't required to take PE anymore.? Has your doctor said that the pectu excavatum would cause major problems like in contact sports or anything like that.?
If there isn't a chance of injuring yourself there is no reason to tell the school.Health Question & Answer
If there isn't a chance of injuring yourself there is no reason to tell the school.Health Question & Answer
In case you have a problem at school, they should probably know. You may also want to keep an emergency card in your wallet explaining that and any other medical conditions just in case. That's a good idea for everybody.Health Question & Answer