RESPIRATORY 3

Question 1

A reflex expulsion of air against a
closed glottis that suddenly opens is known as a ___________

Answer 1

cough

Question 2

which location/structures in the lung do NOT contain cough receptors?

Answer 2

bronchiloes and alveoli

Question 2

describe tracheal collapse
-signalment?
-presentation?

Answer 2

-toy breeds
-young/middle age
-“goose honk/seal bark” noise

Question 3

-describe medical management of trecheal collapse
-describe surgical tx of tracheal collapse

Answer 3

• Medical Management
  – obesity control
  – environment control
  – exercise control
  – medication
• Surgical Management
  – dorsal membrane plication
  – prosthesis insertion

Question 4

what is the most common disease cause of coughing in dogs?

Answer 4

acute tracheobronchitis aka kennel cough

Question 5

what are some clinical signs of acute tracheobronchitis aka kennel cough?

Answer 5

-dry,hacking,non-productive cough
-nasal discharge
-otherwise usually normal

Question 6

describe the tx of acute tracheobronchitis aka kennel cough?

Answer 6

-usually self-limiting

Question 7

describe the clinical signs of chronic tracheobronchial syndrome

Answer 7

-chronic mild intractable cough
-otherwise clinically normal
-history of kennel cough

Question 8

on chronic bronchitis…
-signalment?
-signs?

Answer 8

-small toy n terrier

Question 9

chronic bronchitis:
-excess mucus or low mucus?
-pale mucosa or red/irritate mucosa?

Answer 9

-excess mucus
-pale mucosa

Question 10

what is bronchiectasis?

Answer 10

Pathological dilatation of
larger airways

Question 11

what is bronchimalacia?

Answer 11

Pathological damage to
airway walls resulting in
loss of wall strength

Question 12

descirbe tx of chronic bronchitis

Answer 12

-rest n exercise control
-physiotherapy like steam
-control of environmental pollutants
-drugs