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Respiratory Disease Flashcards

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Disease of the URT (upper respiratory tract)

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Rhinits, Nasal tumors, epistaxis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis

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Dx of rhinitis

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clinical signs, culture and sensitivity

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Clinical signs of nasal tumors

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unilateral nasal discharge (may be hemorrhagic or mucoid)

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Dx of nasal tumors

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Rads, CT, Endoscopy, Bx for Definitive dx

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Etiology of epistaxis

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trauma, foreign objects, tumors, bleeding disorders

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What is epistaxis

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nose bleed

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Tx of epistaxis

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ID the cause, stop bleeding by instilling epinephrine/lidocaine to the area

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Etiology of sinusitis

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tooth-root abscess most commonly, foreign body pentration

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Clinical signs of sinusitis

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swelling under the eye, unilateral nasal discharge

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Dx of sinusitis

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PE, Rads, C&S

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Tx of sinusitis

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antibiotics based on C&S, removal of affected tooth, draining of fistulas

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Etiology of tonsillitis

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infectious agents from the URT

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Clinical signs of tonsillitis

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increased swallowing, anorexia, salivation

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Dx of tonsillitis

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oral and upper airway exam

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Etiology of laryngitis

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excessive barking, howling most commonly, infection can occur

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Clinical signs of laryngitis

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changes to the voice

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Tx of laryngitis

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restrict barking, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics if indicated

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Clinical signs for laryngeal paralysis

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Dogs: harshness in their panting, increased panting or panting when cool and calm a horse or raspy sounding bark
Horse:abnormal noises heard when horse breathes in during faster levels of exercise

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Tx of laryngeal paralysis

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medical care during breathing crisis: oxygen therapy, external cooling, sedation, intubation

sx: unilateral arytenoid lateralization or “tieback” surgery

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Etiology of tracheal collapse

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idiopathic

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Signalment for tracheal collapse

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Pomeranians, yorkshire terriers, toy-breeds

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Clinical signs of tracheal collapse

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“goose-honk” cough

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Dx of tracheal collapse

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rads and fluoroscopy

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What is feline asthma

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obstructive and allergic respiratory diseases, sometimes called asthma, bronchitis, or bronchial asthma

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Etiology of feline asthma

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chronic airway inflammation, inhaled irritants, may be secondary to allergies/parasites

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Clinical signs of feline asthma

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coughing, wheezing, labored breathing

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Clinical signs of feline hw disease

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cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, sudden death

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What is pleural effusion

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buildup of fluid within pleural space, leading to respiratory distress

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Pleural effusion

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transudate/modified, Transudate/exudate

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Hemothorax

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hemorrhagic effusion

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Pyothorax

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purulent exudative effusion

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Chlyothorax

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“chyle” is lymphatic fluid, contains a lot of fat

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Etiology of pleural effusion

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neoplasia, congestive heart failure, hemorrhage, infection

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Clinical signs of pleural effusion

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dyspnea, cough, pleural pain

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Etiology of Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease “heaves” in horses

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dry/dusty environment

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clinical signs for “heaves” in equine

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increased respiratory effort upon EXPIRATION, “heave line”, cough, nostril flare at rest

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Tx of heaves in equine

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soak hay, change environment, antihistamines, steroids, bronchodilators

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Etiology of Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) “bleeders”

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idiopathic (increased CO and vascular blood pressure lead to rupture of the capillaries in the lungs)

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Clinical signs of EIPH

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epistaxis, decreased performance, dyspnea, respiratory distress

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Signalment of EIPH

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racehorses (thoroughbreds, quarter horses, Standardbreds)

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Etiology of foal pneumonia

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rhodococcus equi

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Sources of transmission for foal pneumonia

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affected soil (contaminated with manure)

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Clinical signs of foal pneumonia

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cough, dyspnea, fever, anorexia, diarrhea

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What is equine influenza

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a highly contagious viral disease that spreads rapidly among naive horses

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Etiology of equine influenza

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viral: orthomyxovirus A/equine-2

46
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Transmission of equine influenza

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inhalation of respiratory secretions

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Etiology of Equine viral rhinopneumonitis aka herpes

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EHV-1 and EHV-4

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Clinical signs for equine viral rhinopneumonitis (herpes)

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serous nasal discharge, malaise, pharyngitis, cough, inappetence, submandibular or retropharyngeal lymphadenopathy, secondary bacterial infections

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Signalment of pasteurellosis

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sheep and goats

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Etiology of pasteurellosis

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pasteurella hemolytica

51
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Clinical signs of pasteurellosis

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nasal discharge, fever, anorexia, weight loss

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Etiology of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia

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mycoplasma capricola

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clinical signs of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia

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fever, anorexia, death within 2 days

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Tx of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia

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tylosin, tetracycline

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Etiology of ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP)

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lentivirus

56
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Transmission of ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP)

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ingestion of milk from infected animals

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Clinical signs of ovine progressive pneumonia

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progressive malaise/emaciation/dyspnea/cough

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Dx for ovine progressive pneumonia

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ELISA test for virus

59
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What is oestrus ovis

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deposited fly larvae around the nostrils

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clinical signs of oestrus ovis

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sneezing, nasal discharge, rubbing of the nose, rhinitis/sinusitis

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Tx of oestrus ovis

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ivermectin

62
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Bovine respiratori disease complex (BRD) develops as a result of

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complex interactions between environmental factors, host factors, and pathogens

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