Bronchomalacia

**Definition:** A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the BRONCHI. This results in a floppy bronchial wall making patency difficult to maintain. It is characterized by wheezing and difficult breathing.

**Tree numbers:** - C05.182.895.249 - C08.127.719.500 - C16.131.621.953.249 - C17.300.182.895.249

**Synonyms:** - Chondromalacia of Bronchi