Tracheomalacia
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Tracheomalacia
......is normal at birth but becomes floppy later in life. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Tracheomalacia in a newborn occurs when the cartilage in the trachea has not developed... Read more »Tracheomalacia
......necessary for adults with respiratory distress. Rarely, surgery is needed. In the case of acquired tracheomalacia, the placement of a stent to hold the airway open may be necessary. ... Read more »Tracheomalacia
...throat doctor, or ENT). This allows the airway anatomy to be seen and helps determine the extent of tracheomalacia. Other tests that may be performed include airway fluoroscopy, barium swallow,... Read more »Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.
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