What is tracheobronchomalacia?
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.
How do members experience tracheobronchomalacia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tracheobronchomalacia*
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Anxious mood
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*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*
Who has tracheobronchomalacia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 13 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 38 |