Tracheobronchomalacia and excessive dynamic airway collapse

Respirology. 2006 Jul;11(4):388-406. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2006.00862.x.

Abstract

Tracheobronchomalacia and excessive dynamic airway collapse are two separate forms of dynamic central airway obstruction that may or may not coexist. These entities are increasingly recognized as asthma and COPD imitators. The understanding of these disease processes, however, has been compromised over the years because of uncertainties regarding their definitions, pathogenesis and aetiology. To date, there is no standardized classification, diagnosis or management algorithm. In this article we comprehensively review the aetiology, morphopathology, physiology, diagnosis and treatment of these entities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Airway Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Airway Obstruction / physiopathology
  • Airway Obstruction / therapy*
  • Bronchial Diseases* / classification
  • Bronchial Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Bronchial Diseases* / etiology
  • Bronchial Diseases* / pathology
  • Bronchial Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Bronchial Diseases* / prevention & control
  • Bronchial Diseases* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Prevalence
  • Radiography
  • Tracheal Diseases* / classification
  • Tracheal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Tracheal Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Tracheal Diseases* / etiology
  • Tracheal Diseases* / pathology
  • Tracheal Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Tracheal Diseases* / prevention & control
  • Tracheal Diseases* / therapy