Tightness in the chest
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Tightness in the chest
When parents mention Tightness in the chest they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Coughing | Often | 2 mentions |
| Fast or racing heartbeat | Often | 1 mention |
| Panic attacks | Often | 1 mention |
| Shortness of breath | Often | 1 mention |
| Shortness of breath or trouble breathing | Often | 1 mention |
| Unusual fears or phobias | Often | 1 mention |
| Wheezing | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Tightness in the chest
How common is Tightness in the chest?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 20.25% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Tightness in the chest.
Percentage of kids with Tightness in the chest by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 474 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Tightness in the chest “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 1% | 5 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 4% | 19 mentions |
| Weekly | 7% | 37 mentions |
| Monthly | 8% | 41 mentions |
| Annually | 4% | 21 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 8% | 38 mentions |
| Once | 2% | 11 mentions |
| Never | 66% | 330 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 3% | 16 mentions |
| Severe | 5% | 23 mentions |
| Moderate | 12% | 57 mentions |
| Mild | 11% | 53 mentions |
| Not at All | 69% | 325 mentions |
Discussion of Tightness in the chest
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