What should be done about pectus carinatum (chicken chest)?

Pectus carinatum can be improved through various treatment approaches—including medication, surgery, and other therapies—depending on the severity of symptoms. In mild cases, symptoms can be alleviated under a doctor's guidance with medications such as calcium carbonate and vitamin D. For more severe cases, surgical interventions like the sternal depression procedure or sternal turnover procedure may be performed. Additionally, other treatments such as wearing a dynamic chest compression brace or engaging in physical shaping exercises can promote recovery.