My sternum (chest) sticks out... Will it affect my athletic performance?

Question

I've never been an AMAZING athlete but every year I just seem to get better and better, while others stay the same. My younger brother is a better runner than me , while I'm stronger and a better sprinter, swimmer, cylcler, and swimmer. I'm a decent runner , and I continue to improve every year, alot if I work at it.

I do triatholons and I was reading up on a condition I have called Pectus Carinatum (Pigeon chest). Some reports say it significatly decreases endurance, increases pulse, and so on... Is this true? I didn't think it affected me... I don't really have any problems with breathing... my pulse is pretty low for my age... I seem to be in good shape. I'm sceptiple about these reports, my doctor says it only affects the way I look. It doesn't stick out much really doesn't bother me that much. Does it really decrease my aerobic capacity?

Answer 1

No.. Not everyone goes through the same effects... AND ARE YOU SURE YOU TRULY HAVE 100% PECTUS CARINATUM? To me, you are fine and seem to be in much better shape than I am... If the doctor says you are fine, then u r... To be truthful to you, some girls dig those type of chests... And if u truly have it and it affects your look, so what? Don't worry... You ain't gonna die from it! LOL! Keep up in shape!

I did some research on it... You can wear a brace to fix it!!!