A case is reported of a child who died at age 17 months after having repeated respiratory incidents, probably related to mild infections. After a fatal respiratory episode, tracheomalacia was detected at necropsy. No other abnormalities were found. This condition, unless suspected clinically, could easily be overlooked at necropsy.
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