Respiratory - Bronchial Disease Flashcards
4 bronchial diseases
chronic bronchitis
eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy
primary ciliary dyskinesia
neoplasia
Anatomy of bronchi
mucosa, lamina propria, smooth muscle and submucosa with interspersed cartilage
What is chronic bronchitis (definition)
chronic inflammation of bronchial mucosa with no identifiable underlying cause
2 potential risk factors of chronic bronchitis
obesity, periodontal disease
Pathophysiology of chronic bronchitis
bronchial inflammation and mucus cause coughing –> bronchial walls become thicker due to chronic inflammation –> airways narrowed –> walls weakened and may collapse –> more coughing, more inflammation –> vicious cycle
Signalment of chronic bronchitis
middle-age to older, often small breed an overweight
Presenting complaint of chronic bronchitis
chronic cough (>1month)
non-productive (occasionally see white mucus, white foam)
harsh, hacking, deep
terminal retch and paroxysms of coughing are common
Potential exam findings of an animal with chronic cough
pulmonary crackles, wheezes, snapping
expiratory dyspnea
tachypnea, excessive panting
cyanosis
murmur of tricuspid regurgitation if pulmonary hypertension present
obesity, periodontal disease
pulmonary auscultation and vitals may be completely normal
Differential diagnoses for chronic cough
tracheal collapse, pulmonary fibrosis, eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy, parasitic lung disease, neoplasia, laryngeal disease, degenerative mitral valve disease, dilated cardiomyopathy
Which of the following is FALSE regarding diagnosis of chronic bronchitis?
A) 2 views of thoracic radiographs should be taken
B) A presumptive diagnosis often made by ruling out other causes
C) though no specific lab abnormalities are usually found with CB, a minimum database should still be conducted
D) A heart worm test should be conducted
A - 3 views should be taken and should include cervical region
rads help r/o any ddx
Some advanced respiratory diagnostics that may be useful in diagnosing CB
fluoroscopy - evaluate for airway collapse
bronchoscopy - above plus looks for neoplasia, foreign body, parasites, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, bronchomalacia
Bronchoalveolar lavage - evaluate for infectious or neoplastic causes
laryngeal exam - for laryngeal paralysis
Bronchoscopic findings characteristic of CB
hyperemic and irregular mucosa, excessive mucus, bronchomalacia
Which is NOT a treatment of chronic bronchitis? A) Avoid potential allergens B) Corticosteroid therapy C) Eliminate secondary resp infection D) none of the above
D - none of the above
Corticosteroid therapy of chronic bronchitis
reduces inflammation, mucus hyper secretion and bronchial wall thickening
find minimum effective dose, try to give every other day to allow normalization of hypothalamic pituitary axis and reduce clinical signs (PU/PD/PP)and risk of Cushing’s
T/F: all dogs with chronic bronchitis require life long therapy
false, some only need corticosteroid therapy intermittently for “seasonal flare ups”
Complications of chronic bronchitis
Bronchiectasis - permanent dilation and distortion of bronchi from chronic inflamamtion
bronchomalacia - bronchial collapse due t weaker walls - in dogs with tracheal collapse
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - obstruction of small airways due to thickening of walls and mucus accumulation
pulmonary hyper
What is eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy (EBP)?
eosinophilic infiltration of bronchial mucosa an pulmonary parenchyma suspected to be result of immunologic hypersensitivity, etiology unknown
Signalment of EBP?
young adult dogs, husky, malamute
Clinical signs of EBP
coughing, gagging/retching, dyspnea, nasal discharge