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Tracheobronchomalacia is characterized by weakness and floppiness in the walls of the trachea extending into the main bronchi. This uncommon disorder of the windpipe usually occurs in infants and may cause respiratory problems such as breathing abnormalities or respiratory infections.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tracheobronchomalacia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tracheobronchomalacia*
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Tracheobronchomalacia is characterized by weakness and floppiness in the walls of the trachea extending into the main bronchi. This uncommon disorder of the windpipe usually occurs in infants and may cause respiratory problems such as breathing abnormalities or respiratory infections.
Common symptoms reported by people with tracheobronchomalacia
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for tracheobronchomalacia
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Got a question about living with tracheobronchomalacia? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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