ArticleCureus2023
Tracheomalacia in Adults: An Uncommon Cause of Dyspnea.
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- Focus on Rare Tracheal Pathologies You Should Not Miss.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Uncommon clinical manifestation of tracheomalacia in a 29-year-old adult: a rare case report.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Tracheomalacia (TM), the most common congenital tracheal defect, is due to compromised cartilage integrity, manifesting in the narrowing of expiratory airways and various respiratory symptoms. While TM is common in infants and toddlers, it is rarely found in adults, often due to acquired injuries or chronic lung diseases. We present a unique case of a 67-year-old man with persistent dyspnea and hoarseness for two years. Despite a history of smoking, he had no signs of pulmonary disease and had a consistently high oxygen saturation during episodes of dyspnea. His dyspnea was of unknown etiology until a diagnostic bronchoscopy revealed tracheal stenosis and flaccidity of cartilaginous structures, with pronounced collapse during expiration. This atypical presentation highlights the complexity of TM in adults. It underscores the importance of considering it as a differential diagnosis, particularly in male smokers with gradual, persistent dyspnea and a minimal history of pulmonary disease.
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