Tracheomalacia
Synonyms
Chondromalacia of Trachea
Trachea Chondromalacia
Trachea Chondromalacias
Tracheomalacias
A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the TRACHEA. This results in a floppy tracheal wall making patency difficult to maintain. It is characterized by wheezing and difficult breathing.