Respiratory Emergencies: Lower Airway Diseases

Question 1

What disease is this?
1. Disease characterized by inflammation of bronchi leading to mucosal edema, smooth muscle hypertrophy, excessive mucus secretions, and bronchoconstriction​.

Answer 1

Feline bronchial disease

Question 2

What disease is this?

1. Disease characterized by inflammation of the lung tissue leading to fluid accumulation in the alveoli and small airways
2. Parenchymal Disease (AKA) ​

Answer 2

Pneumonia

Question 3

What disease has these causes?

1. Thought to be caused by inhaled allergens, irritants, or infectious agents​

Answer 3

Feline bronchial disease

Question 4

What disease has these causes?

1. microbial infection (most common)
2. aspiration
3. chemical irritation​

Answer 4

Pneumonia

Question 5

What disease has this diagnosis?

1. Thoracic radiographs
2. endotracheal or transtracheal wash
3. bronchoscopy ​

Answer 5

Feline bronchial disease ​

Question 6

What disease has this diagnosis?

1. Radiographs
2. transtracheal wash​

Answer 6

Pneumonia

Question 7

What disease has these clinical signs?

1. respiratory distress
2. coughing and wheezing (heard on auscultation)​

Answer 7

Feline bronchial disease ​

Question 8

What disease has these clinical signs?

1. +/-fever
2. severe cough
3. rapid, labored respiration
4. abnormal lung sounds on auscultation ​

Answer 8

Pneumonia

Question 9

What disease has this treatment?

1. Oxygen supplementation
2. Bronchodilators
3. glucocorticoids

Answer 9

Feline bronchial disease ​

Question 10

What disease has this treatment?

1. Antibiotics
2. oxygen supplementation

Answer 10

Pneumonia