Evidence indicates that OSA might be a risk factor for future heart attacks or angina pectoris (chest pain related to blockage of blood vessels supplying the heart), and middle-aged men might be at particular risk (see Figure 3). Dr. Stuart Quan explains the serious consequences of untreated obstructive sleep apnea.
As per the CDC and NIH, chest pain is a common complaint among people. Chest pain on the left side tends to cause more alarm in people as they know the heart is located in the left side of the chest cavity. However, what many people do not realize that even right sided chest pain should ring alarm bells. Angina can often be the cause of right sided chest pain. However, the good news is most causes of right sided chest pain are non-cardiac in nature. Many lung problems can result in pain in the right side of the chest.
The cause of costochondritis may be unknown, or it may be caused by any of the following: Chest injury: An injury to your chest may cause costochondritis. Strain: Activities that strain your chest wall muscles can lead to costochondritis. This includes hard coughing.