Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inhalation Therapy in Horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Cha, Mandy L & Costa, Lais R R
- Affiliation:
- Kulshan Veterinary Hospital · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
This article discusses the benefits and limitations of inhalation therapy in horses. Inhalation drug therapy delivers the drug directly to the airways, thereby achieving maximal drug concentrations at the target site. Inhalation therapy has the additional advantage of decreasing systemic side effects. Inhalation therapy in horses is delivered by the use of nebulizers or pressured metered dose inhalers. It also requires the use of a muzzle or nasal mask in horses. Drugs most commonly delivered through inhalation drug therapy in horses include bronchodilators, antiinflammatories, and antimicrobials.
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