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Yesterday I found that I have extra cervical rib in my left side of neck which in last 3 years gave me 2 times breathing problem .so m little concerned that will this cause major or harmful effect?
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Yes it might reduce your tidal volume of lungs. Do regular breathing exercises and also do swimming exercises which will be help ful once this lockdown gets over.
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