Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with eosinophilic airway disease worsened after lung wash
By Cooper, Edward S et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2005·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Severe bronchoconstriction after bronchoalveolar lavage in a dog with eosinophilic airway disease.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with eosinophilic airway disease experienced severe breathing problems after undergoing a bronchoalveolar lavage (a procedure to collect samples from the lungs). The dog became so distressed that it needed mechanical ventilation for nearly a day. To help, the veterinarian used several anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator medications. Fortunately, the dog was successfully taken off the ventilator and made a full recovery. This case highlights the need for caution when performing this procedure on dogs with known airway issues.
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Abstract
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is considered to be a safe procedure in humans and other animals. However, in some instances, potentially life-threatening complications can arise. In this clinical report, a dog with eosinophilic airway disease that underwent a BAL and subsequently became profoundly dyspneic during the recovery period is described. The dyspnea was severe enough to warrant mechanical ventilation for almost 24 hours. Several anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory medications were also used. The dog was successfully weaned off the ventilator and made a full recovery. On the basis of radiographic findings and clinical response to treatment, we believe the dog had acute exacerbation of eosinophilic airway disease and severe bronchoconstriction secondary to the BAL. Caution should be exercised when performing a BAL if there is suspicion of a reactive airway disease.
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