Tracheal dynamics in severe asthma: a case report
Resumen
Se presenta el caso de una paciente con asma grave, en quien la broncoscopia evidenció traqueomalacia con colapso dinámico traqueal. Esta condición, caracterizada por debilidad de la tráquea, se asocia a disnea, tos severa y manejo deficiente de secreciones, lo que representa un verdadero reto diagnóstico y terapéutico. Necesariamente, el diagnóstico se confirma por broncoscopia, y el tratamiento incluye manejo de la causa subyacente y, en casos graves, intervenciones como CPAP o cirugía.
Abstract
We present the case of a patient with severe asthma in whom bronchoscopy revealed tracheomalacia with dynamic tracheal collapse. This condition, characterized by weakness of the trachea, is associated with dyspnea, severe cough, and poor management of secretions, which represents a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Diagnosis is necessarily confirmed by bronchoscopy, and treatment includes management of the underlying cause and, in severe cases, interventions such as CPAP or surgery.
Abstract
We present the case of a patient with severe asthma in whom bronchoscopy revealed tracheomalacia with dynamic tracheal collapse. This condition, characterized by weakness of the trachea, is associated with dyspnea, severe cough, and poor management of secretions, which represents a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Diagnosis is necessarily confirmed by bronchoscopy, and treatment includes management of the underlying cause and, in severe cases, interventions such as CPAP or surgery.
Palabras clave:
traqueomalacia, colapso dinámico, debilidad traqueal, endoprótesis, broncoscopiaKeywords:
Tracheomalacia, dynamic collapse, tracheal weakness, stents, bronchoscopyReferences
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