RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

TRACHEAL CONSTICTION (TRACHEACOLLAPSUS)

Introduction:

Tracheal constriction is a common problem is small sized breeds, but sometimes it also happens in large sized dogs. The constriction of the windpipes may be a congenital problem, it may affect the whole amount of the windpipe, but it is more common, that it affects only a section of it.

Symptoms:

Goose-gabble-like caugh and drowning due to excitement. Annoying and sometimes frightening symptoms.

Diagnosis:

Tracheal constriction can be diagnosisd by eavesdropping with stethoscope or X-ray, and less common is the diagnosis made with endoscopy.

Treatment:

Medicinal treatment is usually sufficient, rarely surgery may be necessary.

ASTHMA

Introduction:

The inflammation of the lower respiratory tracts caused by allergy is called asthma. Mostly, the hypersensitivity reaction which evolved in the wall of the bronchias or the allergic inflammation is provoked by inhaled dust or pollens. The wall of the bronchias thickens, increased saliva production evolves, so the the cavity of bronchias may tighten. It is expressly common in cats.

Symptoms:

Serizure-like coughing, hampered respiration. Maybe other allergic symptoms, mostly scratching.

Diagnosis:

X-ray of the chest, maybe respiratory endoscopy and sampling.

Treatment:

The inhaler sprays which work well on humans are not accomplishable to use on animals, so besides the caugh soothers and mucosa looseners, the anti-allergic treatment has to be started.