"above the neck rule" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: the above the neck rule [canonical], above-the-neck rule [alternative]
Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=the above the neck rule}} the above the neck rule
  1. A guideline for deciding whether to exercise when sick, which posits that if symptoms (like a runny nose, sneezing, or mild sore throat) are only "above the neck," light to moderate activity may be permissible, but "below the neck" symptoms (chest congestion, body aches, cough) indicate one should refrain from exercise to avoid worsening illness.
    Sense id: en-above_the_neck_rule-en-noun-bepjg5aQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Health

Alternative forms

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