Why do I have respiratory problems when i lay down at night?
I Pectus Excavatum life it’s developed, it’s actually pretty flat. lay dn bed nights real breathing problems. It’s driving crazy. function normal anymore. can’t eh sleep, wl honest didn’t sleep night all. wt experienced similar reply here.
Thanks advance.
p.s. sorry bad English.
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:55 pm
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FACTS – PECTUS EXCAVATUM
· Pectus Excavatum is the most common chest wall birth defect, one in 300
· overgrowth of the rib cartilages, cause unknown, indication of hereditary factor
· Pectus deformities are more common in males than females
· deformity worsens during onset of puberty until about age 18
· physical symptoms are not well recognized* and difficult to prove, include:
1. inability to take deep breath
2. shortness of breath, lack of stamina during exertion
3. anterior chest pain
4. variety of respiratory complications"