A 71-year-old female patient experienced sudden left chest pain three days ago, with no improvement after applying a plaster. It is advisable to visit the cardiology or general internal medicine outpatient department for examination. Possible causes include heart disease, respiratory system disorders, or trauma. Maintain a relaxed mood, pay attention to warmth, avoid catching a cold, and determine the treatment plan after preliminary examination.

Offer treatment suggestions and precautions for mild pectus excavatum.

Patients with pectus carinatum over the age of two years, with obvious symptoms, may consider surgical correction to improve heart and lung function and appearance.

My 21-year-old son has an unusual indentation on his chest, resembling a funnel chest, but he shows no symptoms. How should we handle this situation?

The optimal time for surgical correction of pediatric pigeon chest is between 3 to 10 years old. The younger the child, the smaller the surgical scope, and the better the therapeutic effect.