Many South Africans with pectus excavatum are misdiagnosed with asthma, especially as the weather cools. Learn the difference and when to see a specialist.
While Pectus Excavatum (sunken chest) and Pectus Carinatum (pigeon chest) certainly affect a child’s appearance and confidence, labeling them as “purely aesthetic” overlooks the very real physical toll these conditions can take on a developing body.
A KZN mother’s journey through Pectus Excavatum that placed dangerous pressure on her lungs and heart — and how surgery changed everything.
