Respiratory System Disease ALL Flashcards
Parts of mammalian thing respiratory system:
- nasal cavity
- sinuses
- larynx
- trachea/bronchi
- lungs
Obligate nasal breathers
breathe with mouth closed
What does the epiglottis do?
directs air from nasal cavaties -> nasopharynx -> larynx
Guttural pouch
-unique to equids
-normally filled with air
-function unknown
-opens into the pharynx
Hyoid apparatus
-attaches to larynx and tongue
-cartilage and bone
Mammalian lower airway
-trachea
-bronchi
-progressively smaller airways
-gas exchange that occurs in alveoli
Inspiration
-expansion of thorax
-pull ribs laterally
-diaphragm contracts and flattens
-abs relax
Expiration
-decrease in size of thorax
-ribs move medially
-relaxation of diaphragm
-ab muscles contract
Normal respiratory assessment steps:
- view from afar
- inspection of nostrils
- evaluate mucous membranes
- listent to sinuses, trachea, lungs
- palpation of trachea
Increased rate of respiration
tachypnea
Increased respiratory effort:
dyspnea
Define Layrngeal hemiplegia
paresis or paralysis of arytenoid cartilage and vocal fold
Paresis
weakness
What is Layrngeal hemiplegia caused by?
caused by progressive loss of large myelinated fibers in distal portion of recurrent
What are some less common causes of Layrngeal hemiplegia?
- trauma to recurrent laryngeal nerve
- accidental perivascular injection of irritating substances
- plant and chemical toxins
Who is at risk for Layrngeal hemiplegia?
males and longer necked individuals or larger breeds
Signs of Layrngeal hemiplegia
exercise intolerance, roaring
Diagnosis of Layrngeal hemiplegia
endoscopy
Treatment of Layrngeal hemiplegia
surgery to stabilize
Dorsal displacement of the soft place
caudal free margin of soft palate moves dorsal to epiglottis, creating a function obstruction
Several possible causes of displacement of the soft place:
- inflammation of upper respiratory tract may cause nerve disfunction
- congenital hypoplasia of epiglottis
- previous surgery for roaring
Signs of displacement of the soft place
choke down, respiratory noise, difficulty breathing, stretching of neck
Diagnosis of displacement of the soft place
endoscopy
Treatment displacement of the soft place
better in young with anti-inflammatories and rest but in older surgery is common
Equine asthma
allergy mediated inflammatory lower airway disease
Signs of Equine asthma
flared nostrils, tachypnea, dyspnea, cough, heave line
When do most horses exhibit Equine asthma signs?
when housed in stables, bedded on straw, and fed hay, and has exposure to mold allergens in poorly ventilated areas
Equine asthma is more common in …
middle aged older horses, no breed or gender predilection
Treatment of Equine asthma
reduce allergen exposure, bronchodilators, steroids
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in cattle
inhalation of mold spores that reach smallest airways and alveoli and cause allergic response
Acute signs of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in cattle
respiratory distress, anorexia, fever, agalactia
Chronic signs of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in cattle
weight loss, poor production, persistent cough with increased respiratory rate
Treatment and diagnosis for Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in cattle
similar to equine asthma
EIPH
causes high pulmonary vascular pressure created at max effort of exercise
What does EIPH cause?
thickening of pulmonary vein walls and increase pressure at level of capillaries
Signs of EIPH
poor performance, coughing and frequent swallowing, epistaxis
Diagnosis of EIPH
visualizing blood in airways with endoscopy (bronchoalveolar lavage and cytology)
Treatment of EIPH
diuretic to reduce blood volume and pressure, and nasal dilator bands
Avain respiratory system
nasal cavity, sinuses, trachea, lungs, air sacs, nares, choana, syrinx, lungs, air sacs, NO DIAPHRAGM
Choana
cleft in palate opening between oral and nasal cavities (ALLOWS breathing with mouth closed)
Syrinx
located where trachea divides into primary bronchi, in charge of vocalization
Air sacs
connected to lungs and bones, increase volume of air that is inhaled and can move through lungs for gas exchange
Air flow in birds
sternum moves ventrally and cranially during inspiration
Signs of respiratory disease
- tachypnea and or dyspnea
- open beak breathing
- persistent sneezing, coughing, respiratory noise
- discharge from eyes or nares
- cyanotic blue comb or wattle
Common causes of respiratory signs:
- primary respiratory infection
- non respiratory disease compressing air sacs
- trauma
- cardiovascular disease
- anemia
Rhinitis
irritation and inflammation of lining of nasal cavity
Common signs of Rhinitis
sneezing and nasal discharge
What can Rhinitis be caused by?
irritants, allergens, bacteria, fungus, and viruses
What is the key to control Rhinitis?
improve ventilation
Most common cause of atrophic Rhinitis in swine:
bordetella bronchiseptica
Signs of Atrophic Rhinitis:
sneezing, snuffling, nasal discharge, nosebleeds, excessive tearing, whooping cough
Atrophic Rhinitis is transmitted by:
direct contact and aerosol
Diagnosis of Atrophic Rhinitis
signs and culture of nasal cavity
Control of Atrophic Rhinitis
- improve housing
- vaccination
- antibiotics
Nasal bots
bot fly
Nasal bots affect:
sheep
Signs of Nasal bots
irritation and inflammation causes profuse nasal discharge, sneezing, head shaking, loss of condition due to decreased grazing time
Treatment of Nasal bots
anti parasitic
Empyema
pus in guttural pouch
Mycosis
fungal infection in pouch
Signs of guttural pouch disease
nasal discharge, painful swelling in area, cranial nerve deficits
Diagnosis guttural pouch disease
radiographs and endoscopy
Treatment of guttural pouch disease
involves systemic and local antimicrobial therapy
Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis
equine herpes
Incubation period of Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis
2-10 days