| tracheomalacia | Degeneration of elastic and connective tissue of the trachea. Origin: tracheo-+ G. Malakia, softness (05 Mar 2000) |
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| tracheomalacia |
a congenital weakness and floppiness of the walls of the trachea (main airway) caused by a defect in the rings made of cartilage that keep the trachea open. Manifestations would include: stridor breathing, hoarseness, and difficulty feeding. Tracheostomy - an operation in which an opening is made into the trachea and a tube is inserted to maintain an effective airway.
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| tracheomalacia |
Disease of the main windpipe that makes it too soft so that it collapses when air tries to leave the lung.
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