Lecture 12 - coughing diseases (specht) Flashcards
overweight middle age to older toy breed dog with a worsening, loud, NP, “goose honk” , cough
collapsing trachea
a dog that had a sudden worsening of collapsing trachea probably has
concurrent dz
be very careful about __ with collapsing trachea dogs
stress
dx collapsing trachea
TXR; lateral inspiratory and expiratory views
fluoroscopy
bronchoscopy
__ collaspe is visible on expiratory films
intrathoracic
__ collapse visible on inspiratory films
extrathroacic
acute emergency tx for collapsing trachea
O2
sedative (diazepam, ace, opioids)
anti-inflamm; steroids
intubation or tracheostomy
medical management of collapsing trachea
weight reduction!!! replace collar with harness minimize exercise reduce inhaled irritants (smoke) anti-tussives (lomotil) short term glucocorts
intreventional management of collapsing trachea
salvage procedures when med management has fialed
external prostheses
stents
sudden onset of severe NP or P cough that is easily induced by tracheal palpation and recent hx of contact
canine infectious respiratory dz
T/F: there are generally signs of systemic illness with canine infectious resp dz
false, NO signs
definitive dx for CIRD
PCR
tx for CIRD
Avoid strenuous exercise
cough suppressants PRN in NP cough cases (not productive coughs!)
most cases of CIRD don’t require __ bc it is self-limiting and often viral in orgin
ab
__ are contraindicated in CIRD
steroids, increases viral shedding