Chest Pain

Overview Costochondritis (with unknown cause) is a common cause of chest pain in children and adolescents. It accounts for 10% to 30% of all chest pain in children and adolescents. The peak age for the condition is 12-14 years. What  is Costochondritis? Costochondritis is a painful condition of the chest …

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What is asthma? It is a disease of the lung. It is caused by chronic inflammation of the airways.

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Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways in the respiratory system. In other languages and dialects, it is also known as ‘lelah’, ‘semput’ and ‘penat’ in Malay, and ‘Chei Har’ in Chinese. However these terms tend to be used loosely with other respiratory conditions. How does your respiratory system function? …

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Fibroadenosis (Fibrocystic breast disease ) is a benign growth abnormality of the breast, causing lumpiness and tenderness. It is hormone related and occurs between the menarche (onset of menstruation) and in pre-menopausal women.

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A fibroadenoma is a smooth, discrete breast lump consisting of fibrous and adenomatous (glandular) tissue. It is firm and mobile that it appears to shift position and is commonly referred to as a ‘breast mice’.

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Pneumothorax is a collection of air or gas in the cavity between the lung and the chest wall because there is a leak in the framework of the chest and lung (pleural space) or the lung itself. This will cause the lungs to shrink.

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What are the possible causes of chest pain? Gut problem (Gastrointestinal disorders), musculoskeletal, spontaneous pneumothorax, hyperventilation (rapid deep breathing).

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