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Title
Costochondritis: What You Need to Know.
Abstract
The article presents facts about costochondritis, defined as an inflammation in rib cage where cartilage connects the ribs to the sternum or breastbone and is also known as chest wall pain or costosternal syndrome. Pain in the chest wall is the main symptom of the condition. It stresses the need for any patient who experienced chest pain to see a physician. Among the drugs that can help with the pain are acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.