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What does a barrel chest mean for your health?

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Dr. Lyall Gorenstein answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Nothing: It's purely a cosmetic issue, that can easily be fixed with bracing.

Dr Matos-Cruz agreed

Answered 8/20/2015

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