Is congenital funnel chest considered a major disease?

Whether congenital funnel chest (pectus excavatum) is considered a major disease depends on its severity and the extent of its impact. Generally, if the deformity is mild and does not cause significant compression of the heart and lungs, it is usually not regarded as a major disease. However, if the deformity is severe enough to cause noticeable compression of the heart and lungs, impairing normal cardiac and pulmonary function and resulting in symptoms such as shortness of breath and palpitations, or if surgical treatment is required, then it may be classified as a major disease. Additionally, the severity of funnel chest is also related to factors such as the patient's age and physical condition. Therefore, early detection, assessment, and appropriate treatment measures based on individual circumstances are necessary for congenital funnel chest.