Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic nasal discharge and pneumonia in English Cocker Spaniels
By Bell, E T et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2016·Faculty of Veterinary Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary ciliary dyskinesia in two English Cocker Spaniels.
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Plain-English summary
Two English Cocker Spaniel puppies were brought to the vet because they had chronic nasal discharge and developed bronchopneumonia, which is a lung infection. These symptoms are linked to a condition called primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), where tiny hair-like structures in the body don't work properly, leading to respiratory issues. The vet used a special technique to collect samples for testing to confirm the diagnosis. While the abstract does not specify treatment details or outcomes, managing PCD often involves supportive care for respiratory infections and monitoring.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an inherited condition characterised by structural and functional defects of ciliated cells. Ciliated cells are present in several different anatomic locations and PCD can thus cause a variety of clinical signs; however, the predominant clinical signs in dogs are respiratory in nature, most commonly chronic nasal discharge and recurrent lower respiratory tract infections commencing in the neonatal period. CASE REPORT AND CONCLUSION: This report describes two cases of PCD in English Cocker Spaniel puppies presenting with chronic nasal discharge and bronchopneumonia. We describe the use of a minimally invasive technique to collect samples suitable for cilial studies for its diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27113985/