Early symptoms of congenital funnel chest

Early symptoms of congenital pectus excavatum are generally mild, and most patients do not exhibit obvious symptoms. However, if left untreated, the condition may worsen over time, leading to severe pectus excavatum that can compress the lungs and heart, causing respiratory and circulatory dysfunction. This may result in symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, and exercise intolerance. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment to control the disease progression and prevent adverse effects on physical health.