What is tracheomalacia? Tracheomalacia in a newborn occurs when the cartilage in the windpipe, or trachea, has not developed properly. Instead of being rigid, the walls of the trachea are floppy, …

In St. Petersburg, FL, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital treats tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia in children with expert diagnosis and surgery.

Congenital abnormalities of the airway include specialists from pulmonology, gastroenterology, ENT, nutrition, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and radiology.

Congenital lung malformations are rare disorders that emerge during a fetus’ development in the womb and are present at birth. Although usually one area of the lung is affected, the malformations can …

Laryngomalacia is a congenital condition (present at birth) in which the tissue directly above the vocal cords is softer than usual. When the baby takes a breath, the softness of the tissue flaps in the airway.

Tracheomalacia is when the airway collapses during breathing or coughing, causing a child to have breathing difficulties. A child with tracheomalacia may also suffer from recurring respiratory illnesses.

The most common form of tracheomalacia occurs when the rings are wide and shaped more like an archer’s bow, causing the membrane at the back of the airway to interfere with breathing and restrict …

This procedure is used for fetuses diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and impaired lung development. Preliminary research has shown that this temporary tracheal occlusion can improve …

Acquired LS develops as a result of trauma to the larynx and trachea, usually from endotracheal intubation, while congenital LS is a narrowing present at birth.

Adult congenital aortic syndromes are rare, so many physicians are not comfortable treating them. At The Johns Hopkins Hospital, we have extensive experience treating patients with both aberrant …