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Can An Indent In The Chest Cause Breathing Problems?

My boyfriend has a slight indent (if I stick my finger into it it goes to about my first knuckle and it's where the sternum is) in his chest, and he says he's had it since he was a little boy. I was wondering if it could be causeing some of his breathing problems, and if he should get it checked out.

                                                                 
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
The way you are describing chest deformity of your boyfriend, possibility of funnel shaped chest is more likely.
It is commonly seen with childhood deficiency of vitamin d 3.
Usually it is asymptomatic. Patient is not having any respiratory complaints due to this deformity.
So I don't think his breathing difficulty is due to funnel chest.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your boyfriend. Thanks.
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Can An Indent In The Chest Cause Breathing Problems?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. The way you are describing chest deformity of your boyfriend, possibility of funnel shaped chest is more likely. It is commonly seen with childhood deficiency of vitamin d 3. Usually it is asymptomatic. Patient is not having any respiratory complaints due to this deformity. So I don t think his breathing difficulty is due to funnel chest. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your boyfriend. Thanks.