Question
A one-and-a-half-year-old boy is experiencing pectus depressum and seems to have a slight discomfort during breathing. Parents want to know how to handle pectus depressum and what potential effects it may have.
Answer
Pectus depressum may be caused by skeletal developmental abnormalities, affecting appearance. It is recommended to increase calcium intake, such as consuming foods rich in calcium like seaweed and shrimp paste. At the same time, consider supplementing with vitamin D to promote calcium absorption. If the situation does not improve, surgery for correction may be needed in the future. However, pectus depressum usually does not cause serious health effects; the main issue is the change in appearance.