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Traqueomalacia congénita - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Traqueomalacia tipo 1

Tratamiento:

La mayoría de los bebés responde bien al aire humidificado, la alimentación cuidadosa y a los antibióticos para las infecciones. A los bebés con traqueomalacia se los debe vigilar muy de cerca cuando tienen infecciones respiratorias.

Con frecuencia, los síntomas de traqueomalacia mejoran a medida que el bebé crece.

Rara vez, se necesita cirugía.

Pronóstico:

La traqueomalacia congénita generalmente desaparece por sí sola entre los 18 y 24 meses de edad. A medida que el cartílago de la tráquea se fortalece y la tráquea se desarrolla, las respiraciones ruidosas y las dificultades respiratorias cesan gradualmente. Las personas con traqueomalacia deben ser vigiladas cuidadosamente cuando tienen infecciones respiratorias.

Posibles complicaciones:

Los bebés nacidos con traqueomalacia pueden tener otras anomalías congénitas como defectos cardíacos, retraso en el desarrollo o reflujo gastroesofágico.

Puede presentarse neumonía por aspiración por inhalar alimentos.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si su hijo tiene dificultad respiratoria o ruidos respiratorios. Esto puede convertirse en una situación urgente o de emergencia.

  • Reviewed last on: 5/1/2011
  • Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Rahbar R, Healy GB. Congenital disorders of the trachea. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2005:chap 191.

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