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(Q32.2) Congenital bronchomalacia
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27 651 in individuals diagnosis congenital bronchomalacia confirmed
1 909 deaths with diagnosis congenital bronchomalacia
7% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital bronchomalacia
Diagnosis congenital bronchomalacia is diagnosed Men are 16.65% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital bronchomalacia
860 (5.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital bronchomalacia
1 049 (9.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital bronchomalacia - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 35-39, 45-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 20-34, 40-44, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 10-14, 20-49, 55-59, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 15-19, 50-54, 60-84
Disease Features congenital bronchomalacia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital bronchomalacia - what does this mean
Congenital bronchomalacia is a rare condition where the walls of the bronchi are abnormally weak and collapse during breathing, leading to airway obstruction and difficulty breathing. it is caused by a structural abnormality of the airways and is present at birth.
What happens during the disease - congenital bronchomalacia
Congenital bronchomalacia is a rare disorder caused by an anatomic abnormality of the bronchial tree resulting in an abnormal bronchial wall that is weak and floppy. this causes the airway to collapse during inhalation, leading to difficulty breathing and wheezing. it is believed to be caused by defective embryological development of the bronchial tree, resulting in abnormal cartilage formation and insufficient muscle tone in the bronchial walls.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination and history taking
- Chest X-ray
- Pulmonary function tests
- Bronchoscopy
- CT scan of the chest
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac MRI
- Pulse oximetry
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the patient's quality of life.
- Administering bronchodilator medications
- Administering antibiotics for any infections
- Performing chest physiotherapy to clear mucus from the lungs
- Providing supplemental oxygen as needed
- Providing nutritional support to maintain a healthy weight
- Monitoring the patient's condition on a regular basis
- Performing surgical procedures to improve airway patency
- Referring the patient to a pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital bronchomalacia - Prevention
The primary prevention of congenital bronchomalacia is to ensure pregnant women have adequate prenatal care and nutrition, as well as avoiding exposure to smoking, air pollution, and other environmental hazards. additionally, avoiding the use of certain medications during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of developing the condition.