Chest & breathing — cough, pain & shortness of breath
Chest discomfort, cough, and breathing problems — common causes, symptoms, and treatment overviews.
3 guides in this body area.
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Costochondritis
ChestCostochondritis — chest wall pain near the breastbone, causes, red flags vs heart pain, treatment, and home care after serious causes are ruled out.
Tietze Syndrome
ChestTietze syndrome — swollen, tender chest wall near the sternum, how it differs from costochondritis, red flags vs heart pain, treatment, and home care.
Xiphoid Syndrome
ChestXiphoid syndrome (xiphodynia) — pain at the lower tip of the breastbone, how it mimics heart and GERD pain, diagnosis by palpation, treatment, and red flags.
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Condition pages in this body area.
Costochondritis
ChestCostochondritis — chest wall pain near the breastbone, causes, red flags vs heart pain, treatment, and home care after serious causes are ruled out.
Tietze Syndrome
ChestTietze syndrome — swollen, tender chest wall near the sternum, how it differs from costochondritis, red flags vs heart pain, treatment, and home care.
Xiphoid Syndrome
ChestXiphoid syndrome (xiphodynia) — pain at the lower tip of the breastbone, how it mimics heart and GERD pain, diagnosis by palpation, treatment, and red flags.