Oluseun Olufade, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the Emory School of Medicine. The sternum protects your heart and lungs by acting as a shield in your chest.
A stuffy or congested chest can be caused by several medical conditions affecting the airways, lungs, or even digestion and the heart. Scroll down to know it all. Stuffy Chest Causes: Ever felt heavy ...