Airway

Question 1

What three changes do brachycephalics have due to varying degrees?

Answer 1

Stenotic nares

Elongated soft palate

Hypoplastic trachea

Question 2

What clinical signs does increased airway resistance and inspiratory effort result in?

Answer 2

Snoring (stertorous breathing)

Persistant panting

Snorting (reverse sneezing)

Exercise intolerance

Episodes of collapse and heat stroke