Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden breathing trouble linked to lupus and throat paralysis
By Kvitko-White, Heather et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2012·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acquired bilateral laryngeal paralysis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever was brought to the vet for sudden breathing problems and was diagnosed with bilateral laryngeal paralysis, a condition affecting her ability to breathe properly. Tests showed she had systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease that can cause various health issues. After receiving immunosuppressive treatment and supportive care, she was able to breathe normally again. A follow-up exam six weeks later confirmed her laryngeal function had returned to normal.
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Abstract
A 4 yr old spayed female Labrador retriever was referred for acute respiratory distress and was found to have bilateral laryngeal paralysis. Physical examination and biochemical testing were consistent with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and did not reveal a likely alternative cause for the laryngeal paralysis. Following immunosuppressive and supportive treatment, the dog regained normal laryngeal function. At a scheduled follow-up examination 6 wk later, normal laryngeal function was confirmed via sedated laryngeal examination. Laryngeal paralysis associated with SLE has been reported in humans, but this is the first known report of acquired laryngeal paralysis associated with SLE in the dog.
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