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Would tracheabronchiomalacia cause shortness of breath upon exertion and difficulty swallowing?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Tracheomalacia: Tracheomalacia (from trachea and Greek μαλακία, softening) is a condition characterized by flaccidity of the tracheal support cartilage which leads to tracheal collapse especially when increased airflow is demanded. The trachea normally dilates slightly during inspiration and narrows slightly during expiration. These processes are exaggerated in tracheomalacia, leading to airway collapse . REwiki

Answered 2/27/2018

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