Tracheomalacia Type 2 treatment in Tlalpan

Tracheomalacia is a softening of the walls of the trachea, the tube that carries air to the lungs, which causes it to tend to partially collapse during breathing. The form called type 2 is usually associated with an acquired cause rather than an origin present from birth.

How it presents:

• Noisy or wheezing breathing
• A cough that may sound peculiar
• A sensation of shortness of breath, especially with exertion

When to pay attention? When the breathing noises or the difficulty breathing are persistent or worsen, an evaluation without delay is advisable.

Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist is the one who studies and follows airway conditions such as this. The prudent course is to have a professional confirm the situation and propose the approach best suited to each person.