How rare is Mounier Kuhn syndrome?

The syndrome was first described by Mounier-Kuhn in 1932,5 and fewer than 100 cases have been reported in the medical literature.

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Which disorder has the character dilated bronchi?

Bronchiectasis
Causes	Infections, cystic fibrosis, other genetic conditions, unknown
Diagnostic method	Based on symptoms, CT scan
Differential diagnosis	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asbestosis, Tracheobronchomalacia
Treatment	Antibiotics, bronchodilators, lung transplant

What is tracheal congestion?

Blockage of the upper airway occurs when the upper breathing passages become narrowed or blocked, making it hard to breathe. Areas in the upper airway that can be affected are the windpipe (trachea), voice box (larynx), or throat (pharynx).

What causes dilation in bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis is an irreversible widening (dilation) of portions of the breathing tubes or airways (bronchi) resulting from damage to the airway wall. The most common cause is severe or repeated respiratory infections, often in people who have an underlying problem with their lungs or immune system.

What is the difference between tracheomalacia and tracheobronchomalacia?

Tracheomalacia is an airway disorder where the trachea (windpipe) is floppy or abnormally collapsible. Sometimes the main bronchial tubes (airways in the lungs) are also abnormally floppy and the broader term tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) is used.

Which side of your throat is your windpipe?

Where is the trachea located? Your trachea sits in your lower neck and upper chest, below your larynx. It is behind the notch at your lower throat, between the inside edges of your collarbones. In a diagram of your trachea and other respiratory organs, you can see the trachea between the top lobes of the lungs.

What is floppy lung?

Tracheomalacia is a rare condition that happens when the cartilage of the windpipe, or trachea, is soft, weak and floppy. This can cause the tracheal wall to collapse and block the airway, making it hard to breathe.

Is bronchiectasis a progressive disease?

Bronchiectasis is a common, progressive respiratory disease characterised by permanent dilatation of the bronchi and presenting with a clinical syndrome of cough, sputum production and recurrent respiratory infections.