👉 Pneumomalacia is a rare condition characterized by an abnormal layer of tissue between the lungs and the chest wall. This abnormal layer can cause inflammation, swelling, or destruction of the lung tissue. It's often caused by infections, which are spread through the airways (bronchial tubes) into the bloodstream. Pneumomalacia is not a disease in itself; it's instead a condition that occurs when the lungs' ability to filter out harmful substances from the blood stream is impaired