Tracheal Collapse Flashcards
primary tracheal collapse is due to deficiency in what?
glycosaminoglycan, chondroitin, and calcium
what causes secondary tracheal collapse?
increased pressure/mechanical forces associated with another chronic respiratory dz
tracheal collapse primarily affects what species?
dogs
T/F: during inspiration the thoracic trachea is collapse and during expiration the cervical trachea is collapsed
FALSE, opposite
is stridor a noise exhibited during inspiration or expiration?
inspiration, loud “rattling”
is honking exhibited during inspiration or expiration?
expiration
what is the typical signalment for tracheal collapse?
small breeds, middle-age to older
-yorkshire terrier, pomeranian, poodle, maltese, chihuahua, pug
what is the most common clinical sign of tracheal collapse?
chronic “honking” cough
T/F: a normal appearing trachea on radiographs confirms your patient doesn’t have tracheal collapse
FALSE, dynamic condition
what might be the only abnormality on a radiograph of a patient with tracheal collapse?
redundant dorsal tracheal membrane
what are the three main treatments for dog with tracheal collapse?
medical therapy, lifestyle/environmental modifications, and weight loss
list the drugs that are considered in the treatment of tracheal collapse
hydrocodone, butorphanol, prednisone, prednisolone, doxycycline, acepromazine, and theophylline
how do you treat a dog in respiratory distress due to severe tracheal collapse?
sedation, supplemental oxygen, corticosteroid, minimize handling/stress, and cooling
what can you do for a patient with tracheal collapse that doesn’t respond to medical therapy?
intraluminal tracheal stents or tracheal rings
