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Chest infection

Trusted information about chest infection, including what it is, causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention from leading Australian health organisations.

What causes chest pain?

Trusted information on chest pain causes including indigestion, shingles and chest infections, and links to trusted resources

Chest injury symptoms

Trusted information about chest injury symptoms including chest pain, difficulty of breathing and more. Find out what to do and when to see a doctor, plus links to trusted resources.

Chest injury treatments

Trusted information about chest injury treatments including stopping the bleeding, taking pain killers and more. Find out what to do and when to see a doctor, plus links to trusted resources.

Chest pain

Trusted information about chest pain including what it is, causes, symptoms and links to trusted resources.

Chest injuries

Trusted information about chest injuries including what they are and common causes. Find out what to do and when to see a doctor, plus links to trusted resources.

Chest pain symptoms

Trusted information on chest pain and angina symptoms, and links to trusted resources

Chest pain treatments

Trusted information about chest pain treatments, including when to call triple zero (000) and advice on what to do in an emergency situation

Doctors diagnose pneumonia mainly by talking to the person who is unwell and examining them. A chest x-ray is also a good help. Occasionally, a CT scan can help clear any confusion about the diagnosis.

Costochondritis

Costochondritis is an inflammation in the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone. Learn more about what causes costochondritis as well as its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Angina

Trusted information about angina from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on angina overview, treatments and angina pectoris.