Shortness of breath caused by a tracheal web
Tracheal webs are rare anomalies that can be either congenital or acquired due to prolonged or traumatic endotracheal intubation. Patients with tracheal webs present with shortness of breath especially during exertion, stridor, and recurrent chest infections. They are often misdiagnosed and treated...
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Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles
2015-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/183 |