Doença Bronquial em Felinos

A persistent respiratory condition in animals, lasting at least two weeks, characterized by chronic bronchitis or asthma.

A type of bronchial disease characterized by inflammation of the airways, often in older animals, without spontaneous bronchospasm.

A type of bronchial disease resulting from hypersensitivity, often affecting younger animals, causing bronchospasm.

A sudden constriction of the bronchial tubes, a key symptom of asthma.

A build-up of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, often associated with asthma.

Involves a thorough history (like duration, nature of cough) and investigation of potential triggers.

Imaging techniques (X-rays and bronchoscopy) used to visualize and assess the airways/lungs, though sometimes normal x-rays don't exclude the disease.

Persistent cough, a common symptom of bronchial issues (like asthma and chronic bronchitis) in pets. The nature of the cough (productive or not) is important.

Differentiating bronchitis/and asthma from other respiratory tract infections (TRI)conditions .

Medication for reducing inflammation, particularly in respiratory conditions like asthma/bronchitis. Taken regularly. Examples fluticasone and budesonide .

Medication for reducing inflammation, administered systemically (e.g., orally, injection) for severe or persistent respiratory conditions. Example Prednisolone.

Medication opening up airways. Often used for asthma/bronchitis. Short-acting bronchodilators (like albuterol) are used for immediate relief, while long-acting bronchodilators (ex; Salmeterol) are for ongoing management.

Bronchodilator, a quick relief medication for bronchospasm. Has side effects, as continuous use creates buildup of S-albuterol in lungs (which can lead to bronchospasm).

A mixture of R and S enantiomers, only R has bronchodilator effects and the other contributes to bronchospasm/inflammation.

Takes at least 2 weeks for inhaled corticosteroids to reach effective concentration in lungs, therefore they are often used in combination with systemic steroids during initial treatment.

Systemic steroids also don't have immediate effect on respiratory conditions, and their effectiveness is often prolonged, especially with multiple treatments/days.