Tracheobronchomalacia and excessive dynamic airway collapse
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Tracheobronchomalacia and excessive dynamic airway collapse MURGU SD, COLT HG. Respirology 2006; 11: 388–406 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.
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