5 Questions
What is tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia characterized by, in relation to the airway?
Weakness
What is the difference in presentation between tracheomalacia and laryngomalacia?
Expiratory stridor
What external conditions can cause tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia?
Vascular ring
What conditions are associated with tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia?
TEF, mediastinal mass, cardiac abnormality
What is the typical severity of tracheobronchomalacia?
Mild
Study Notes
Tracheomalacia and Bronchomalacia
- Weakness in the airway, similar to laryngomalacia
- Characterized by obstruction and difficult secretion clearance
- Presents with expiratory stridor, unlike laryngomalacia which presents with inspiratory stridor
- Can be secondary to external conditions, such as vascular ring
- Associated with Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
- Associated with mediastinal mass
- Associated with cardiac abnormalities
Severity
- Tracheobronchomalacia is usually mild
Learn about tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia, conditions characterized by weakness in the airways, leading to obstruction and difficulty in secretion clearance. Explore their presentation, causes, and associations with other conditions.
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