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Costochondritis (Diagnosis (Investigations
(only if unclear) (Bedside
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Costochondritis
Diagnosis
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History
Length of time,
risk factors for MI
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Management
Medical
Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
If chronic, local steroid injection
Conservative
Rest, avoid aggravating activity
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Clinical
presentation
Chest
pain
Character
Varies, often tight/squeezing
Associated symptoms
May catch breath, otherwise nil
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Exacerbating/relieving factors
Coughing, sneezing, movement
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