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I have had a slight pectus excavatum and was wondering if this could cause me to have shortness in breath and no matter how much t
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Generally, : Generally, a pectus excavatum needs to be quite severe before breathing would be affected. A faily simple pulmonary function test will be able to tell. If you have a primary care physician i would discuss this with him or her.
Answered 12/12/2018
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Probably : Probably not. I always recommend patients with pectus excavatum who have breathing issues get a complete pulmonary function test. This is a basic test that can be ordered by any physician. Hope you feel better soon.
Answered 10/4/2016
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