Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic bronchitis in dogs - causes and treatment options
By Rozanski, Elizabeth·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2020·Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine Chronic Bronchitis: An Update.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A small breed dog with a persistent cough lasting more than two months was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, a condition where the airways become inflamed without a specific cause. To confirm the diagnosis, the veterinarian performed a physical exam, lab tests, and imaging studies. Treatment focused on minimizing exposure to irritants, reducing inflammation in the airways, and managing the cough. With appropriate care, the dog showed improvement in symptoms and overall comfort.
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Abstract
Chronic bronchitis is a syndrome defined by cough on most days for at least 2 months for which no specific cause can be identified. Older small breed dogs are most commonly affected, but bronchitis can also be 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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31812219/