title: Tracheomalacia/Tracheobronchomalacia and hyperdynamic airway collapse.
abstract: Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) and hyperdynamic airway collapse (HDAC) can be debilitating diseases associated with decreased functional capacity and poor quality of life, although there is no standard definition of this complex condition, and there are numerous terms used to describe it. The diverse etiology associated with TBM and HDAC can obscure and delay an accurate diagnosis for years. A thorough medical history is important in understanding possible causes and in guiding diagnostic testing. Medical history may also suggest what treatments may be most beneficial.
authors: Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA. ChooE@NJHealth.org
authors: Eugene M
authors: EM
authors: Choo
authors: Joseph C
authors: JC
authors: Seaman
authors: Ali I
authors: AI
authors: Musani
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D055089:Tracheobronchomalacia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D055090:Tracheomalacia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy