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Tracheomalacia
Tracheomalacia consists of dynamic collapse of the trachea, often associated with other conditions, such as vascular rings, tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), BPD, and others. It may be primary. Diagnosis can be made by air laryngotracheogram or flexible bronchoscopy.
Most children with primary trancheomalacia do not require intervention as the cartilage stiffens with growth. Nebulized ipratropium may improve the stability of the airway malacia in some patients. Occasionally, patients with tracheomalacia associated with other conditions may require surgical intervention (aortopexy, tracheostomy, trancheal reconstructive surgery).