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[|Human|] I have had for 5 years productive coughing. not an infection, they now found a hiatal hernia, small. I read about diet and dos and don ts. Could I exercise in the form of dance like Zumba without worsening the uncomfortable symptoms I already endure? thank you. Miriam
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you can do exercise like Zumba, no harm in it. Hiatus hernia causes HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Obesity, excessive abdominal fat are risk factor for hiatus hernia and actually worsen HERD. So weight reduction by diet control and exercise like cycling, swimming, Zumba, jogging etc. is advisable. So you can definitely start Zumba without worsening underlying symptoms. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.