Acquired Tracheomalacia
Acquired tracheomalacia is a weakening of the walls of the trachea, the passage that carries air to the lungs, which causes it to tend to collapse during breathing. Unlike the congenital form, it develops over the course of life.
Manifestations that are described: You may notice a persistent cough, noisy breathing, a feeling of shortness of breath, or difficulty clearing secretions.
When to see a doctor? With a chronic cough or breathing problems that are not easily explained, a detailed evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon are the ones who evaluate airway abnormalities. Discussing these symptoms with one of them allows the case to be studied in greater depth.
Specialties that treat acquired tracheomalacia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acquired tracheomalacia
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Luz Maria Viveros Añorbe
Dr. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dra. Lourdes Olivia Vales Hidalgo
Dr. Fernando Federico Arcaute Velázquez
Dr. Veronica Díaz Salinas
Dr. Óscar César Lorandi Guerrero
Dr. Armando González Gomar Weckmann
Dr. Juan Antonio Castro Rosales
Dr. Jose Ganem Musi
Dr. Lisette Cristerna Sánchez
Dr. Luis Ramon Albavera Giles
Dr. Georgina Peralta Jiménez
Dr. Francisco Miguel Fernández Andrade
Dr. Maria Lidia Sánchez
Dr. Josué Franco
Dr. Juan Felipe Sánchez Marle
Dr. Carola Berenice Curiel Davalos
Dr. Yolanda Tena Jimenez
Dr. Luis Alberto Giorgana Frutos
Frequently asked questions
What is acquired tracheomalacia?
Acquired tracheomalacia is a weakening of the walls of the trachea, the passage that carries air to the lungs, which causes it to tend to collapse during breathing. Unlike the congenital form, it develops over the course of life.
Which doctor treats acquired tracheomalacia?
Acquired Tracheomalacia is usually treated by specialists in cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, otolaryngologist.