What are the symptoms of tracheomalacia?

Symptoms of TRACHEOMALACIA are: (1) Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling. (2) Hands and feet turned pale and blue. (3) Feeling breathless. (4) Cough. (5) Unable to gain weight. (6) Phlegm. (7) Child refuses to eat

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is tracheomalacia?

Tracheomalacia in a newborn happens when the cartilage in the windpipe, or trachea, hasn't developed properly. Instead of being rigid, the trachea's walls are floppy, causing breathing difficulties shortly after birth.

Symptoms of tracheomalacia

Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
Hands and feet turned pale and blue
Feeling breathless
Cough
Unable to gain weight
Phlegm
Child refuses to eat

Questions your doctor may ask to check for tracheomalacia

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose tracheomalacia

Is your breathing noisy; e.g. wheezing, rattling?
Do you have purple blue colored skin?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Do you have a cough?
Is your weight gain slow compared to others around the same age?

Treatment for tracheomalacia

Most infants respond well to humidified air, careful feedings, and antibiotics for infections. Babies with tracheomalacia must be closely monitored during respiratory infections. Surgery is rarely needed.

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