DENVER, Co. – Pectus excavatum, or sunken chest, looks like a child’s breastbone is literally sinking into their chest. Some children are born with it. For others, it appears before puberty. The ...

Researchers examined patients with central sleep apnea after 5 years of treatment with transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation therapy. This article is part of MPR’s coverage of the CHEST Virtual 2020 ...

DENVER, Colo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - One in 400 babies born today will have a deformity called pectus excavatum - or sunken chest. While most of the defects are improved before the baby turns one, some ...

Medical conditions affecting the heart or lungs can lead to chest and shoulder pain. It is important that people speak with a doctor if they experience unexpected or severe chest and shoulder pain.

Chest wall pain is usually caused by a musculoskeletal issue, like a strained muscle or other injury. In rare cases, it may be a symptom of an underlying condition. Talk with a healthcare professional ...

If your child experiences chest pain, you may be wondering about the cause. While it could be an issue related to your child’s heart, it’s more likely another cause, such as a respiratory, muscle, ...

Many health conditions can cause chest pain. Healthcare professionals may use the term nonanginal chest pain to refer to chest pain in people without heart disease. Chest pain accounts for more than 6 ...