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Chest Pain in Children

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Chest Pain in Children Home Care

Home care for mild chest pain in children includes:

Rest:

Avoid activities that cause pain.
Avoid lifting with your arms.

Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen for pain
Ibuprofen for pain
Perform deep breathing exercises.

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Last Updated: Apr 8, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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