Question 1

i have a protruding sternum and noticed it since i was about 12 now i'm 28 and notice it's getting worse and at time causing aches. what are my option?

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Pectus carinatum: It sounds like what you have is: pectus carinatum. It doesn't cause any medical problems or shorten your life. In extreme cases, it can be corrected surgically. Or there are braces you can try, which may alleviate your discomfort. Typically it stops changing after you stop growing as a teenager, but a specialist can take measurements and fit a brace.

Question 2

is barrel chest a protruding sternum?

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Not necessarily: A barrel chest commonly refers to the changes that occur from copd. A protruding chest is a description ofchanges to the sternum also sometimes referred to as pidgeon chest or pectus carnatum.

Question 3

protruding sternum gets worse with age?

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MAYBE, BRACE HELPS: Pectus carinatum usually becomes more severe during adolescent growth years and may worsen throughout adult life. The secondary effects, such as scoliosis and cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, may worsen with advancing age.
Amazingly a brace may produce excellent results.  
The use of a customized chest-wall brace that applies direct pressure on the protruding area can reverse the bulge!

Question 4

i have a protruding sternum, is there anything that can be done?

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Depends ? not worth: You probably want to consult a thoracic surgeon.  This may be a case of a treatment being worse than the problem.  You want to have a good exam to make sure your anatomy is not just a normal variation.  This would be major surgery on your body, and you want to do it only if you have something to gain for your health.
Yours is not indented, but that was one of  the closest links to pick from.

Question 5

my chest bone sticks out, kind of noticeable. protruding sternum help?

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CARINATUM: Two deformities of the sternum. Pectus carinatum(pigeon chest) and pectus excavatum (sunken chest). Pectus excavatum if severe may produce symptoms, pectus carinatum usually not symptomatic. Pectus excavatum sometimes may require correction.

Question 6

my chest bone sticks out, kind of noticeable. protruding sternum pleas help?

Accepted Answer

Bracing for pectus: First off you need a medical evaluation, by a doctor familiar with pectus deformity. If you do in fact have a pectus carinatum deformity, it can be corrected withour the need for surgery.

Question 7

i have a protruding sternum and wondered about anything that can be done?

Accepted Answer

Protruding sternum: Protruding sternum is called pectus carinatum ("hull-shaped chest"). It can only be fixed by surgery, and the surgery is only cosmetic (most insurance companies won't pay). The surgery is a large messy cut-all-your-anterior-ribs type surgery, so, unless it is bothering you a lot, the best thing to do is just to live with it.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: protruding breast bone?

Accepted Answer

Pectus carinatum: "pigeon breast"
usually do to rickets also Marfan's syndrome

Question 9

what is the best (fastest) treatment for possible costochondritis? suffering with chest pain on left side, breast bone & sternum.

Accepted Answer

Pinpoint the source.: Find a doctor who will locate the exact source of your pain. X-rays and possibly CT can show if anything obvious is going on there. Injection of steroid can sometimes relieve pain.

Question 10

chest mucus buildup making it so i can't breathe. what is the best treatment for this?

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Chest  pain: If you are having trouble breathing see a doctor. That much mucus may imply serious infection or inflammation.

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I have a protruding sternum and noticed it since i was about 12 now i'm 28 and notice it's getting worse and at time causing aches. what are my option?

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Is barrel chest a protruding sternum?

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Protruding sternum gets worse with age?

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I have a protruding sternum, is there anything that can be done?

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My chest bone sticks out, kind of noticeable. protruding sternum help?

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My chest bone sticks out, kind of noticeable. protruding sternum pleas help?

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I have a protruding sternum and wondered about anything that can be done?

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What is the definition or description of: protruding breast bone?

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What is the best (fastest) treatment for possible costochondritis? suffering with chest pain on left side, breast bone & sternum.

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Chest mucus buildup making it so i can't breathe. what is the best treatment for this?

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