Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pug passing out after coughing due to lung-lobe torsion
By Davies, John A et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Tussive syncope in a pug with lung-lobe torsion.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old pug was brought in for breathing problems, extreme tiredness, and loss of appetite. The vet discovered that the pug had a serious condition called lung-lobe torsion, which can cause coughing and fainting spells. After diagnosing the issue, the vet provided treatment to address the torsion, and the pug's condition improved significantly. With proper care, the pug was able to recover and return to normal activities.
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Abstract
The most common presenting clinical signs of lung-lobe torsion include dyspnea, tachypnea, lethargy, and anorexia. Tussive syncope secondary to lung-lobe torsion has not been documented. This article describes the presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcome of a pug with tussive syncope secondary to lung-lobe torsion.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22131584/