2. Diseases of the trachea and bronchi Flashcards
Diseases of the larynx
Laryngitis
Obstructive laryngitis
Laryngeal Paralysis
Laryngeal Collapse & BOA syndrome
Laryngeal Neoplasia
Infectious Agents of Laryngitis
CAV -2 ( adeno)
CPIV (parainfluenza virus)
Bordetella Br
FHV-1 (herpes)
FCV (calci)
Other causes of Laryngitis
local irritation
Clinical signs of Laryngitis
Loud cough
fever
pneumonia
lethargy
Treatment of Laryngitis
AB (doxycycline, amoxiclav)
Antitussives (Butorphanol, hydrocodone)
GCC
Tracheostomy
Clinical signs of Obstructive Laryngitis
severe respiratory distress
dysphonia
stridor
dyspnoea
diagnosis of Obstructive Laryngitis
histopath is imperative to distinguish btw neoplasia and obstructive inflammatory disease
Treatment of Obstructive Laryngitis
GCC
Tracheostomy tube placement
what is laryngeal paralysis
where the arytenoid cartilage fails to abduct during inspiration
What can cause laryngeal paralysis
a lesion of the recurrent laryngeal nerve
idiopathic
what animals are most susceptible to laryngeal paralysis
older animals
large breed dogs
Causes of laryngeal paralysis
idiopathic
trauma
systemic neuromuscular disease
most susceptible dog breeds for laryngeal paralysis
Bouvier des flandres
Siberian huskey
Bull terrier
Lab
St. Bernard
Irish Setter
Clinical Signs of laryngeal paralysis
stridor
exercise intolerance
voice change
coughing
resp distress
hyperthermia
diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis
inspection
paradoxical movement
complete neurological exam
xray
Treatment of laryngeal paralysis
supplemental oxygen
sedation
Treatment for hyperthermia
GCC
furosemide
treat underlying cause
Surgery of laryngeal paralysis
To open the airway
partial laryngectomy
arytenoid lateralisation
removal of vocal folds
If laryngeal paralysis is untreated, what may occur
aspiration pneumonai
BOA
types of malformations
congenital airway malformations in brachycephalic dogs – stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, hypoplastic trachea, laryngeal saccular oedema & eversion
How does laryngeal collapse occur
chronic increase in negative pressure during inspiration
laryngeal cartilages will weaken and collapse
there will be medially displaced cuneiform & corniculate processes
Clinical signs of laryngeal collapse
stridor
resp distress
syncope
Treatment of laryngeal collapse
Sedation
Oxygen
Cooling
GCC
Furosemide
Surgical treatment of congenital malformation
Surgical treatment of stenotic nares
Opening - wedge resection/ laser ablation
Laryngeal Tumours
Chondrolipoma which is rare and metastatic
Cats - SCC, lymphoma
Dogs - Malignant epithelial tumours, rhabdomyoma
Clinical signs of Laryngeal Tumours
dysphonia
stridor
resp distress
gagging
coughing