II. Epidemiology
- Presents in infancy
III. Predisposing factors
- Other congenital anomalies
- Tracheoesophageal fistula
- Vascular Ring
- Prolonged intubation
- Prolonged Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux disease
IV. Signs
- Barking cough
- Expiratory Wheeze
- Provocative factors (increase Wheezing)
V. Diagnosis
- Bronchoscopy while child breathes spontaneously
VI. Management
- Supportive care
- Severe Tracheomalacia
VII. Course
- Self limited
- Improves by age 12 to 24 months