Tracheomalacia

Treatment:

No specific treatment is indicated.

Expectations (prognosis):

Symptoms have generally decreased by the time the child is 2 years old.

Complications:

Aspiration of feedings and subsequent aspiration pneumonia can occur in these children.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child breathes in an abnormal manner. If breathing difficulties are present or develop, this can become an urgent or emergency condition.