Update on Noninfectious Inflammatory Diseases of the Lower Airway

• Autores: Melissa R. Mazan
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice: Equine Practice, ISSN-e 0749-0739, Vol. 31, Nº. 1, 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Respiratory Medicine and Surgery), págs. 159-185
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Inflammatory airway disease and recurrent airway obstruction are 2 nonseptic diseases of the equine respiratory system with a shared cause of exposure to particulate matter. They appear to occupy 2 ends of a spectrum of disease, but are differentiated by history, clinical signs, and response to treatment. Diagnosis can be made by sampling of respiratory fluids and lung function testing. Treatment consists of environmental modification and pharmacologic treatment with systemic or inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators.