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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?
Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Suneeta Naik
Family Medicine
Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Suneeta Naik
Family Medicine

Hillside Primary Care PLLC

12410 Toepperwein Rd, Toepperwein Live Oak, 
Live Oak, TX 
 (2.5 mi)
210-742-6555
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Spanish
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Suneeta Naik is a Family Medicine provider in Live Oak, Texas. Dr. Naik and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Naik is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Jesse Moss
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Jesse Moss
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
12602 Toepperwein Rd, Suite 211, 
Live Oak, TX 
 (2.5 mi)
210-656-8888
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Jesse Moss is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Live Oak, Texas. Dr. Moss and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Sinusitis, Gastrostomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Moss is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Sarah N. Bowe
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
Dr. Sarah N. Bowe
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
3551 Roger Brooke Dr, 
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 
 (9.2 mi)
210-916-2367
Languages Spoken:
English
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Sarah Bowe is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Bowe and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Tonsillitis, Stapedectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bowe is currently accepting new patients.

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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 20, 2025
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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Dynamic Airway CT is Diagnostic for Tracheomalacia in Children
Dynamic Airway CT is Diagnostic for Tracheomalacia in Children
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 26, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this pilot interventional study is to evaluate the use of Dynamic Airway Computed Tomography (DA-CT) for diagnosis of tracheomalacia in children 0-18 years for whom flexible bronchoscopy has been performed. The primary aims are to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy, image quality, and radiation exposure of DA-CT as a potential noninvasive alternative to the gold standard of flexible b...

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