expiratory central airway collapse

Etiology

• excessive dynamic airway collapse of the posterior membrane
• tracheobronchomalacia

Clinical manifestations

• may coexist with or mimic asthma, COPD or bronchiectasis
• cough, dyspnea, sputum production
• recurrent respiratory tract infections

Diagnostic procedures

• dynamic flexible bronchoscopy

Management

• tracheobroncheal stent
• tracheobronchoplasty if stent fails

More general terms

• obstructive lung disease