chronic cough Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what is the length of time for a chronic cough
A
> 8 weeks
2
Q
where are the cough receptors located
A
larynx, tracheal bifurcation, main bronchi
3
Q
how to localize a chronic cough
A
clinical signs, radiographs*, CBC/chem +- BAL
4
Q
what are the three areas of disease that cause a cough
A
airway disease, pulmonary parenchymal (pneumonias, trauma, edema), pleural
5
Q
what are crackles and what is on your differential list
A
air through fluid or rapid opening of still airways
asthma, bronchitis
6
Q
BAL results for chronic bronchitis
A
nonodegen neutrophils, curschmann spirals.
7
Q
treatment for chronic bronchitis
A
glucocorticoids- inhalers, +- bronchodilators
8
Q
what breed is predisposed for eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy
A
huskies
