Respiratory Disease Flashcards
Hypoxia
Oxygen levels in the blood, lungs, and/or tissues is low
Hypoxemia
Insufficient oxygenation of the blood
Respiratory stimulant when PaCO2 Less than 50mmHg
Hypercapnia
Increased CO2 levels, respiratory stimulant
Cyanosis
Bluish to red-purple color in the tissues, due to increase amounts of deoxygenated or reduced hemoglobin
Arterial SaO2 73 and 78% pulse ox (PaO2 39-44mmHg) before cyanosis is found
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing
What should you avoid with Dyspnea?
Avoid excessive stress or struggling
Avoid dorsal recumbency for radiographs
What should you do for an animal with dyspnea?
give oxygen immediately
Stridor
High pitched inspiratory noise
rapid flow of air passed a rigid obstruction, paralyzed/collapsed larynx
Stertor
Low pitched inspiratory noise - gurgling or snoring sound produced as air passes soft tissue obstruction
Orthopnea
Shortness of breath when lying down - adopt a strange position
Sternal recumbency with elbows abducted, the neck extended and open mouth breathing
What age of animals usually has Ciliary dyskinesia?
Young animals
What is the hallmark sign of Lower airway disease?
Cough
What do you see with upper airway disease?
Nasal discharge Sneezing/reverse sneezing increased effort in inspiration Audible sounds (Stridor/Stertor) Inability to breath if mouth is closed Pawing/rubbing at face
What do you see with Lower airway disease?
Cough
Respiratory distress
Increased effort on expiration
Crackles and wheezes audible on auscultation
What are the characteristics of discharge?
Serous Mucoid Mucopurulent purulent hemorrhagic
What accompanies acute nasal disease?
sneezing
What accompanies chronic nasal disease?
purulent to hemorrhagic discharge
Sneezing
Protective mechanisms of the upper airways
What is the hallmark of a tracheal or pulmonary disease or cardiac failure?
Cough
Cough
Forceful expiratory effort/protective reflex
What are triggers of coughing?
Irritant receptors
inflammatory products
excessive secretions
airway compression or collapse
What are the classifications of coughs?
Dry/non productive
Moist/ productive
Harsh/ intermittent or paroxysmal
Wet cough
coughs and then swallows
Dry cough
coughs but does not swallow the product of the cough
Paroxysmal cough
a sudden intermittent condition
Tracheal disorders
Tracheal collapse Hypoplastic trachea infectious tracheobronchitis Canine infectious influenza Perihilar lymphadenopathy Heart bas tumor
Panting
dissipates heat
normal in a dog
associated with stress or respiratory distress in cats
Dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing
Tachypnea
Increased respiratory rate
May or may not be associated with respiratory distress
Orthopnea
Difficulty breathing when not in the upright position
Animals will stand with their forelimbs abducted
What is orthopnea common with?
Pleural disease
What is the cause of Respiratory Distress?
Insufficient oxygen in inspired air Insufficient ventilation Insufficient circulation Insufficient erythrocytes Abnormal or low hemoglobin concentrations
What are the causes of cyan colored mucous membranes?
Lack of oxygen Abnormal hemoglobin - toxins Cardiac disease Pulmonary disease Cardiopulmonary arrest
What are normal lung sounds?
bronchovesicular
Where are Bronchial lung sounds heard?
loudest over the hilus during expiration
Where are vesicular lung sound heard?
loudest on inspiration at the periphery of the lungs, normal air filling lungs “rustling of leaves” very soft sounds
Crackles
snapping open of the airways that have closed due to fluid in or around them
Wheezes
causes by airflow through a narrow opening - airways are constricted/narrowed
Snaps
loud snap over hilus at end of expiration indicates collapse of the intrathoracic trachea, carina or mainstem bronchi
Goose honks
sound with tracheal collapse
Pleural friction rubs
creaking/grating sound due to roughened pleural surfaces rubbing against each other
Pleural disease
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
Pleural effusion
Lungs sounds are auscultated dorsally
Lungs floating in fluid
Muffled sounds ventrally
Heart sounds are also reduced
Pneumothorax
Absence of lung sounds dorsally due to compression
likely present in the ventral field
How do you distinguish between a fluid or air density?
Use your finger/small mallet to strike the chest cavity and listen to the sound
Fluid gives a dull sound
Pneumothorax will give an increased resonance
When is Rhinoscopy performed?
after imaging
When would you perform a Nasal Flush?
Foreign body suspect
What does Bronchoscopy evaluate?
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
What are the indications for a Bronchoalveolar lavage?
Lung Disease involving small airway
What is a landmark for Transtracheal wash and aspirate?
Cricothyroid ligament
What are the indications for a Transthoracic lung aspiration?
Intra-thoracic mass lesions in contact with thoracic wall
What is a chest tube used to treat?
Pyothorax
Bronchodilators
usually for bronchitis
When do you use anti-tussives?
in dogs with dry & non-productive cough due to airway collapse or irritant tracheitis
Nebulization
improves hydration of lower airways
What are the indications for oxygen?
to treat hypoxemia
to decrease workload of heat and lungs
What are the methods for oxygen treatment?
Face mask
Nasal catheter
Cage
Intratracheal
What are the differential diagnosis for nasal discharge?
Neoplasia
Rhinitis
Nasal Foreign Body
Dental Disease/ oronasal fistulas
Trauma
Congenital: Cilliary dyskinesis or Nasopharyngeal stenosis
Systemic disorder: Coagulopathy or Pneumonia
What is the most common neoplasia of the nose?
Nasal Adenocarcinoma
What are the potential infectious agents that cause Feline upper respiratory disease complex?
Feline herpes virus Feline calicivirus Chlamydophila felis Mycoplasma spp. Coronavirus Bordetella spp
What do you see with Feline Herpes virus?
Ulcerative keratitis
punctate or dendritic ulcers
What do you see with Calicivirus?
ulcers on the nose, tongue, or hard palate, pneumonia, lameness
What do you see with Chlamydophila felis?
conjunctivitis with chemosis
How is feline herpes virus spread?
Direct contact
fomites
Where is Feline herpes virus shed?
Ocular secretions
Nasal secretions
pharyngeal secretions
How do you diagnose Feline Herpes virus?
Clinical signs
viral isolation
PCR
Epiphora
Fibrosis of the lacrimal ducts
What is the treatment for Feline Herpes Virus?
Topical antivirals: Idoxuridine, trifluridine, cidofovir
Oral antivirals: Famciclovir, acyclovir
Supportive care
What is the route for the Feline herpes virus vaccine?
Parental
Intranasal
Parental Feline Herpes Virus Vaccine
blocked by maternal antibodies does not prevent a carrier state
Intranasal Feline Herpes Virus Vaccine
Not blocked by maternal antibodies
Calicivirus
High mutation rate
Direct transmission or via fomites
What is the incubation period of Calicivirus?
2-4 days
What are the clinical signs of Calicivirus?
Oral and nare ulcers
Feline viral rhinotracheitis
How is FCV different from FHV?
Pneumonia is more common with FCV
FCV can result in gastrointestinal signs
FCV can cause lameness
Causes polyarthritis
What are two other syndromes associated with FCV?
Limping Kitten syndrome
Virulent hemorrhagic systemic syndrome
What are the clinical signs of Limping Kitten Syndrome?
Lameness
Ulcers on paws
sore joints
polyarthritis
Virulent hemorrhagic syndrome
Edema Hepatitis diarrhea pustular dermatitis hemorrhagic cystitis
What is the treatment for Feline Calicivirus?
Supportive: Antibiotics, Nursing care/rehydration
What is the sequelae to Feline Calicivirus?
Chronic rhinitis/sinusitis/conjunctivitis
Carrier state
Why is Interferon helpful with Feline Calicivirus?
It switches on the TH1 cell mediated response
What are the clinical signs of Chlamydophila felis?
Conjunctivitis
Chemosis
How do you diagnose Chlamydophila felis?
PCR
Cytology
What is the treatment for Chlamydophila felis?
Topical tetracylines or erythromycin
Systemic signs require oral doxycycline and azithromycin
How do you prevent Chlamydophila felis?
Vaccination
What is the treatment for cat flu?
- Outpatient treatment if possible
- Keep warm and hydrated
- Remove crusts
- Humidify air
- Topical decongestants for 1 to 2 days
- systemic antibiotics for secondary infection
- Topical ophthalmic solutions
- Oral antivirals
- Interferon
- Lysine
- Anti-inflammatories
What type of nasal discharge comes with bacterial rhinitis?
Mucopurulent or purulent nasal discharge
What causes Fungal rhinitis in dogs?
Aspergillus fumigatus
What causes fungal rhinitis in cats and dogs?
Cryptococcus neoformans var. neoformans
Where is Cryptococcus neoformans var. neoformans found?
Pigeon droppings
Where is Cryptococcus neoformans var gattii found?
eucalyptus trees
What does aspergillus cause in the dog?
Sneezing unilateral/bilateral nasal discharge
Facial distortion
Turbinate destruction
Nasal ulceration and depigmentation
What do you see on Rhinoscopy with Nasal Aspergillosis?
White plaques
What do you see on Tissue biopsy or cytology with Nasal Aspergillosis?
Hyphae
What is the treatment for Nasal Aspergillosis?
Debridement
Infused 1% clotrimazole or 2% eniloconazole into nasal cavity for 1 hour
What is the risk assocaited with treatment of aspergillosis?
Aspiration pneumonia
neurologic signs
What is a contraindication for treatment of aspergillosis?
damages cribiform plate
What are the systemic fungal medications used for the treatmetnt of Aspergillosis?
Itraconazole
Posaconazole
Vorixonazole
What is the transmission of Pneumonyssus caninum?
Direct
Where do Pneumonyssus caninum live?
Nasal cavities
Sinuses
How do you diagnose Pneumonyssus caninum?
Visualize the mites in nasopharynx or nasal cavity
What is the treatment for Pneumonyssus caninum?
Ivermectin
Milbemycin
Selamectin
Lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis
Chronic inflammatory rhinitis characterized by lymphocytic and plasmacytic infiltration into the nasal mucosa in the absence of any obvious underlying etiology
What are the clinical signs of Lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis?
Unilateral or bilateral nasal discharge but can be seroud or even hemorrhagic
sneezing ocular discharge
reverse sneezing
stertor
How do you diagnose Lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis?
CT/MRI
Destruction of the nasal septum, frontal sinus, cribiform plate
Rhinoscopy
Biopsy
What do you see on Rhinoscopy with Lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis?
Hyperaemic
edematous mucosa
easily traumatised and bleeds
turbinates are atrophied or destroyed
What is the treatment for Lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis?
avoid any smoke Nasal steroids Long term doxycycline Long term itraconazole Saline nasal flushes or hypertonic saline Maropitant
Substance P
a neuropeptide secreted by nerves and inflammatory cells
What is the mechanism of action for Cerenia?
Blocks substance P
What are the clinical signs of Nasal neoplasia?
Nasal discharge Decreased airflow Dysphagia Sneezing facial deformity epiphora exophthalmos dyspnea open mouth breathing hard palate abnormalities Neurological signs if the cribiform plate is invaded
Epiphora
discharge from the eye
How do you diagnose Nasal neoplasia?
Fine needle aspirates of draining lymph nodes Radigraphy CT/MRI Nasal discharge cytology Rhinoscopy Nasal biopsy
What is treatment of Nasal Neoplasia?
Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
What is the treatment of choice for most nasal neoplasia?
Radiation
What is chemotherapy useful in the treatment of?
Lymphoma
What is the prognosis for nasal neoplasia?
3-6 months
What are the most common nasal neoplasia in dogs?
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
What are the most common nasal neoplasia in cats?
Lymphoma
Adenocarcinoma
Ciliary dyskinesia
Immotile ciliary syndrome
Inherited autosomal recessive trait
Poor clearance of mucous from the airways
chronic mucous plugging and inflammation
What are the clinical signs of Primary ciliary dyskinesia?
rhinosinusitis
bronchitis
bronchopneumonia
bronchiectasis
How do you diagnose Primary Ciliary dyskinesia?
Biopsy or brush swab
Culturing
Electron microscopy
T/F? Nasal Neoplasia can result in exophthalmia, facial distortion, and sneezing?
True
T/F? The main clinical sign associated with nasal mites is sneezing?
True
T/F? Nasal aspergillus does not respond to systemic antifungal therapy?
False
T/F? “Wisp of cotton” in front of nares could indicate obstructive process if “wisp” does not move with dog’s breath?
True
What are the clinical signs of Tracheobronchial disease?
Cough Retch/gag Wheezing Inspiratory sounds Tachypnea Respiratory distress Cyanosis