3. Diseases of the lungs Flashcards
Clinical evaluation of the lungs
Challenging
Signalment
general history
physical
Lab d
diagnostic imaging
bronchoscopy
Resp sampling
Blood gas analysis
Signalment of Juvenile patients
Infection
congenital diseases
Signalment of old patients
Chronic Inflammatory disorders
Tumour
Signalment of siamese cats
Felines asthma
History of Lung diseases
When did the owner obtain the animal
Travel history
Environment
Known hypersensitivities
previous resp issues
Physical exam of lungs
Varying degrees of resp distress
cough
dyspnoea
panting
increased resp rate
adventitial sounds upon auscultation
Lab D of lung disorders
Anaemia
Leucocytosis
Leukopenia
Eosinophilia
Hypoalbuminaemia
Pancreatitis
Coagulopathy
Thrombocytopathy
Hypercalcaemia
Diagnostic Imaging of Lungs
XRAY - bronchitis, oedema, pneumonia, haemorrhage, granuloma
US
CT - neoplasia, abscess
CT angiography - pulmonary thromboembolism
Radiography of lungs
VD, LL (do LL last to avoid lung compression)
Patterns - bronchial, interstitial, alveolar, nodular
US of Lungs
can be used for thoracocetesis in case of fluid accumulation
Bronchoscopy of Lungs
Direct visualisation - oedema, inflammation, foreign body, ulcer, tumour
Respiratory sampling of Lungs
BAL, TTL, Cytology brush, biopsy
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
indicator of alveolar ventilation and oxygenation of pulmonary arterial blood
PaO2
90-100mmHg
PaCO2
36-40mmhg
Diseases of the small airways
Bronchitis
Canine Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
Feline Asthma
Foreign bodies
Neoplasia
Infectious Bronchitis
CIRDC
CRCoV
CIV
Kennel cough
FHV
parasites
fungal infections
Non infectious causes of bronchitis
Aspiration
Canine chronic bronchitis
Feline asthma
Which animals are most susceptible to canine chronic bronchitis
Middle aged / older dogs
small breeds
History of canine chronic bronchitis
daily cough for >2 months
exercise intolerance
diagnosis of canine chronic bronchitis
good BCS
tracheal sensitivity
insp crackles
exp wheezes
prolonged exp
increased vagal tone
xray of canine chronic bronchitis
donut signs
RS cardiomegaly
+/-
Bronchoscopy of canine chronic bronchitis
hyperaemic mucosa
mucoid / purulent secretions
fibrous nodules on mucosa
Differential of canine chronic bronchitis
infection
aspiration
eosinophilic broncho- pneumopathy
endocardiosis
pulmonary fibrosis
Treatment of canine chronic bronchitis
Never cured
only controlled
Pred
Bronchodilators
Antitiussives
AB
Ancillary therapy
Nebulisation
What may inadequate treatment of canine chronic bronchitis lead to
pulmonary hypertension
bronchiectasis
vascular remodelling
What is bronchiectasis
irreversible dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of pulmonary secretions
Susceptible breeds to bronchiectasis
Cocker spaniel
History of bronchiectasis
chronic productive cough
frequent bouts of pneumonia
Clinical signs of bronchiectasis
loud bronchial sounds
nasal discharge
haemoptysis
diagnosis of bronchiectasis
xray
bronchoscopy
ct
Treatment of bronchiectasis
Lobar bronchiectasis —> lobectomy & AB
bronchodilators
AVOID antitussives
Prevention of bronchiectasis
AB
removal of foreign bodies
CCB management
Prognosis of bronchiectasis
Chronic recurrent infection
AB reistance
pulmonary hypertension
Clinical Signs of feline lower airway diseasae
Paroxysmal cough
dry hacking cough
open mouth breathing
prolonged exhalation
crackles
exp wheezes
increased resonance
Diagnosis of feline asthma
blood test - eosinophilia in 30% of cases
faecal exam - aelurostrongylus
xray
bronchoscopy - BAL cytology
Xray of feline asthma
interstitial, bronchial, alveolar pattern
peribronchial cuffing, infiltrated medial lung lobe, pulmonary emphysema
Differential of feline asthma
infection
aspiration
allergic bronchitis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
neoplasia
Treatment of feline asthma
emergency - terbutaline, gcc
chronic - gcc, fluticasone, bronchodilators, AB
What is considered emergency in case of feline asthma
cyanosis and open mouth breathing
Prevention of feline asthma
Avoid beta blockers
cigarette smoke
aerosol
incidence of Foreign bodies in bronchi
Accidental
laryngeal paralysis
dental problems
Clinical signs of Foreign bodies in bronchi
Acute / chronic cough
cyanosis
recurrent airway infection