Tracheal Stenosis
Tracheal stenosis means the windpipe has become narrowed.
When to get help quickly: Urgent hospital review is important if there is struggling to breathe, noisy breathing at rest, bluish lips, or any sudden worsening of airway symptoms.
Common symptoms
Symptoms may include noisy breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing that does not improve as expected, cough, or difficulty breathing during activity.
When imaging helps
Imaging helps show how long the narrowed segment is, how tight it has become, and helps doctors plan airway treatment.
What radiology does
CT helps define the length and severity of narrowing and supports procedural or surgical planning.
What usually happens next
Treatment may include airway procedures, dilation, stenting, surgery, and specialist respiratory or ENT care.
Seen this on your report?
Your doctor or the radiologist who wrote it can tell you what it means for you.