Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic cough and bronchitis in older small breed dogs
By Rozanski, ElizabethĀ·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practiceĀ·2014Ā·Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Canine chronic bronchitis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Chihuahua was brought in for a persistent cough that had lasted for over two months. After examining the dog and running some tests, the veterinarian diagnosed chronic bronchitis, a condition where the airways become inflamed and irritated. Treatment focused on minimizing exposure to irritants and controlling the cough with medications. With the right care, the dog showed improvement and was able to breathe more comfortably.
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Abstract
Chronic bronchitis is a syndrome defined by cough on most days for at least 2 months where no specific cause can be identified. Older small breed dogs are most commonly affected, but bronchitis is also documented in midsized and larger breed dogs. Diagnostic testing includes physical examination, laboratory testing, radiography, and airway evaluation via bronchoscopy, cytology, and culture. Treatment is directed at reducing exposure to irritants, reducing airway inflammation, and controlling cough.
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