Question 1

what is pectus carnivatum?

Accepted Answer

Boat chest: Sternums are almost as variable as noses. Some folks' sternums (breastbones) are depressed like the keel of a boat. Nowadays this is treated surgically which improves looks and function.

Question 2

can a pectus deformity be corrected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) an pectus excavatum (funnel chest) can be corrected.  Historically both were corrected by surgery but recently carinatum is treated where appropriate with a brace.

Question 3

i have pectus. will my boyfriend care?

Accepted Answer

CHEST DEFORMITY: If he really love you , he does not care about your deformity. This is a test for  true love.

Question 4

is pectus exavactum does make ppl die younger?

Accepted Answer

No: It is compatible with a normal life span. It is a surprisingly benign defect and it does not compress the heart.

Question 5

can pigeon chest (pectus carniatum) go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a skeletal deformity of the rib cage that is structural and often congenital(or genetic).

Question 6

is sleeping on my side bad for my shoulders? i have pectus excavatim and seems to be sinking.

Accepted Answer

Wont make it worse: The sunken appearance of pectus may have been there before but as you develop it may become more pronounced.  It can either be present at birth or not develop until puberty. Sleeping on your side should not make it any worse.

Question 7

what is the effect of weightlifting on pectus excavatum?

Accepted Answer

May help sometimes: There is an article called "exercise therapy in the correction of pectus excavatum" by steward cheung (in hong kong) that describes the stretching and types of exercises than makes the pectoralis muscles pull outward on the breastbone (sternum). It is very hard to consistently do exercises several times a day, but if one does them, the exercises may help the pectus excavatum look better.

Question 8

what are the long term effects of pectus?

Accepted Answer

Little lung damage: Pectus looks like it should cause a lot of problems for the lungs, but there is a much greater cosmetic problem than lung problem. Lung function tests are usually normal or very close to normal in patients considering repair of even severe pectus. If the chest deformity is part of a syndrome (or more extensive than just pectus), then under-development of the lung may also be part of the syndrome.

Question 9

what helps pectus carinatum?

Accepted Answer

Plastic surgery to -: correct the deformity. Naturally it'll depend on the extent &amp;/or size of the P Carinatum, as well if it's causing any Breathing or other abnormalities.

Question 10

what are ways of treating pectus carinatum?

Accepted Answer

Pigeon Chest: Pectus carinatum (bowed or pigeon chest) normally does not pose a health risk. It can be addressed with special exercises, wearing a brace or surgery.

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