Who is typically affected by costochondritis?

No one is typically-: -affected.usually due to injury, inflammation or idiopathic meaning it just happens. Also could be from a pulmonary origin liked PE, pneumonia or pleurisy. Best to be seen by your PCP & go from there.

Women, more than 40: Women and people over age 40 are most commonly diagnosed with costochondritis. You may also be at a higher risk for this condition if you: - participate in high-impact activities - perform manual labor - have allergies and are frequently exposed to irritants Your risk increases if you have any of the following conditions: - rheumatoid arthritis, - ankylosing spondylitis - Reiter’s syndrome