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A scoliosis curve can be C- or S-shaped. In severe cases, the spine will rotate and twist, causing the ribs to stick out more on one side. Most cases of scoliosis are mild and cause no health problems. In severe cases, the twisting of the spine and ribs reduces space within the chest cavity. This can interfere with breathing and put strain on the heart. Untreated scoliosis can also compress and damage the spinal nerves, leading to paralysis.
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs with abnormal granuloma formation which damages the normal lung tissue and can result in shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain, and wheezing. There is no cure according to conventional wisdom. Learn More.