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What is the primary characteristic of tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia?
What is the primary characteristic of tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia?
- Weakened cartilage in the larynx
- Narrowing of the trachea and bronchi
- Weakened airway walls (correct)
- Inflammation of the trachea and bronchi
What is a key difference in presentation between tracheomalacia and laryngomalacia?
What is a key difference in presentation between tracheomalacia and laryngomalacia?
- Wheezing
- Expiratory stridor (correct)
- Inspiratory stridor
- Difficulty with secretion clearance
What is a possible secondary cause of tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia?
What is a possible secondary cause of tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia?
- Vascular ring
- Mediastinal mass
- Cardiac abnormality
- All of the above (correct)
What is a common association with tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia?
What is a common association with tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia?
What is the typical severity of tracheobronchomalacia?
What is the typical severity of tracheobronchomalacia?
Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia are characterized by weakness in the ______.
Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia are characterized by weakness in the ______.
Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia can present with ______ stridor.
Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia can present with ______ stridor.
External conditions such as ______ ring can cause tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia.
External conditions such as ______ ring can cause tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia.
Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia are associated with ______ abnormality.
Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia are associated with ______ abnormality.
Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia are associated with ______ esophageal fistula.
Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia are associated with ______ esophageal fistula.
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
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
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Description
This quiz covers tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia, which are weaknesses in the airway that can cause obstruction and difficult secretion clearance. It also discusses associated conditions and symptoms.
