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Funnel chest
Funnel chest can refer to chest that is dented inward. Medically this is known as pectus excavatum. Depending on the severity, this condition can represent only a cosmetic issue or it can it can impair cardiac and respiratory function and cause pain in the chest and back.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
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