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What is the definition of Tracheobronchomalacia?
Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) is a rare condition that occurs when the walls of the airway (specifically the trachea and bronchi) are weak. This can cause the airway to become narrow or collapse. There are two forms of TBM. One typically develops during infancy or early childhood (primary TBM). The other is an acquired form usually seen in adults (acquired or secondary TBM). Some people with TBM may initially have no signs or symptoms. Most cases of primary TBM are caused by genetic conditions that weaken the walls of the airway, while the acquired form may occur due to trauma, chronic inflammation, and/or prolonged compression of the airways. The acquired form is often seen in adults with common respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. In many cases, the cause is not known.
What are the alternative names for Tracheobronchomalacia?
  • Tracheobronchomalacia
  • TBM
Who are the top Tracheobronchomalacia Local Doctors?
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Richard S. Lazzaro
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Richard S. Lazzaro
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

Barnabas Health Medical Group PC

166 Morris Ave, 
Long Branch, NJ 
732-229-2020
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Richard Lazzaro is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Lazzaro is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Adnan J. Majid
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Adnan J. Majid
Pulmonary Medicine
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Adnan J. Majid
Pulmonary Medicine

Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc

116 N Beacon St, 
Brighton, MA 
617-783-5200
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Adnan Majid is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Majid is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Pleural Effusion, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Majid is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Sidharta P. Gangadharan
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Sidharta P. Gangadharan
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Sidharta P. Gangadharan
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc

116 N Beacon St, 
Brighton, MA 
617-783-5200
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Sidharta Gangadharan is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Gangadharan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gangadharan is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Tracheobronchomalacia Clinical Trials?
Comparison of Symptoms, Pulmonary Function, Muscle Strength, Exercise Capacity, and Frailty Level in Individuals With Esophageal Atresia and Healthy Individuals
Comparison of Symptoms, Pulmonary Function, Muscle Strength, Exercise Capacity, and Frailty Level in Individuals With Esophageal Atresia and Healthy Individuals
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: Esophageal atresia is the most common congenital anomaly of the esophagus and is caused by abnormal development of the esophagus during intrauterine life. In children with esophageal atresia, structural abnormalities due to congenital anomalies and tracheoesophageal fistula, tracheomalacia, respiratory problems, recurrent respiratory tract infections, structural abnormalities, surgical interventio...

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Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on 6-Minute Walk Test Outcomes in Patients With Excessive Central Airway Collapse (ECAC)
Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on 6-Minute Walk Test Outcomes in Patients With Excessive Central Airway Collapse (ECAC)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this protocol is to perform a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, pacebo-controlled clinical trial to determine the influence of a non-invasive positive pressure ventilation device on exercise capacity and symptoms in adult patients with ECAC. Primary outcome will include the total distance traversed by the study subject during a standard 6-minute walk test, and secondary outco...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center