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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?
Adnan Majid
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Adnan Majid
Internal Medicine
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Adnan Majid
Internal Medicine

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

185 Pilgrim Road, Farr Building, 1st Floor, 
Boston, MA 
617-632-8252
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Adnan Majid is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, 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.

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
Boston, MA 
617-632-8252
Languages Spoken:
English
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Sidharta Gangadharan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, 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.

 
 
 
 
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Jason B. Karp
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Jason B. Karp
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
Elite in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Jason B. Karp
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine And Cardiology At Manhasset

1350 Northern Boulevard, 
Manhasset, NY 
516-365-5357
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Jason Karp is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Karp is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Nodules.

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What are the latest Tracheobronchomalacia Clinical Trials?
A Multi-Center Trial to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of a Bioresorbable Tracheobronchial Splint in Pediatric Subjects With Clinically Significant Tracheobronchomalacia
A Multi-Center Trial to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of a Bioresorbable Tracheobronchial Splint in Pediatric Subjects With Clinically Significant Tracheobronchomalacia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 21, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this study is to learn if a three-dimensional (3D) printed airway splint device made to hold open a collapsing airway is a safe and effective treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) in children. The airway splint is bioresorbable, meaning the child's body will absorb the splint over about five years.

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