Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Coughing and trouble breathing in cats with bronchial disease
By Foster, S F et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2004·Murdoch University, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Twenty-five cases of feline bronchial disease (1995-2000).
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 25 cats with bronchial disease showed symptoms like coughing and breathing problems. Most of these cats had difficulty breathing when examined by a veterinarian, and X-rays revealed changes in their lungs. Tests of lung fluid showed signs of inflammation, but there was no clear link between the cats' age, breed, or other factors and how severe their condition was. Treatment options weren't detailed, but understanding these symptoms can help owners recognize when their cat might need veterinary care for similar issues.
Abstract
Twenty-five cases of feline bronchial disease were identified retrospectively. The criteria for inclusion were consistent clinical signs or histopathology and no other identifiable aetiology. Patient records were analysed to determine historical, clinical, clinicopathologic and radiographic features. The main presenting complaints were coughing and dyspnoea. The most common physical finding was dyspnoea. The majority of radiographs had a bronchial pattern either as the sole change or as a component of a mixed pattern. Bronchoalveolar lavage cytology was neutrophilic or eosinophilic in the majority of cats. There was no association between age, breed, sex, clinical signs, bronchoalveolar lavage cytology or radiographic severity and disease severity.
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