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History of blunt trauma (eg, hit by a car) should prompt concern for pulmonary contusions, pneumothorax, diaphragmatic hernia, or flail chest. In cats, a history of cough is consistent with asthma, while in dogs, a cough might suggest tracheobronchial disease, interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary edema.
25 sty 2023 · There are several ways to break down how to localize the cause of respiratory distress; we use eight categories of potential disease localization: upper airway, lower airway, pulmonary parenchymal, vascular, pleural space, chest wall, abdominal distension, and “look-alikes” (Table 1a and b). Table 1a.
Lung and airway disorders are often caused by direct infection with viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites, as well as by immune-mediated reactions or inhalation of irritants or toxic substances. Trauma (such as being hit by a car) may lead to the collapse of a lung or airway.
5 gru 2019 · Exudative pleural diseases are a common cause of respiratory distress and systemic illness in dogs and cats. This article covers the pathophysiology, development, and classification of exudative pleural effusions.
Chronic cough in dogs is a common presenting complaint in small animal practice. Often, clients want immediate relief for their dog, such as antitussive medication; however, antitussives are not indicated until specific diseases have been ruled out or appropriately managed. This is because coughing can
4 gru 2019 · Canine chronic bronchitis is an inflammatory pulmonary disease that results in cough and can lead to exercise intolerance and respiratory distress. 1 Clinical signs vary from mild to severe, with the most severe cases resulting in death or euthanasia from relentless cough.
lung margins reach to the level of T12 to T13 in dogs and T13 to L1 in cats. An expiratory radiograph will negatively affect interpretation in 2 primary ways. First, the cardiac silhouette will always look big relative to the overall thoracic volume; and second, the lungs will look whiter (more opaque) than is typical because the
