Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Understanding Equine Asthma and Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in the Horse
- Journal:
- EDIS
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Amanda M. House
- Affiliation:
- University of Florida · US
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This article discusses a condition similar to asthma that affects horses, known as equine asthma or recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). It explains how this condition can be identified and treated. The article also notes that since its publication in 2009, veterinarians have started using the term "equine asthma" to describe different airway issues in horses that cause coughing. Overall, it provides useful information for understanding and managing this respiratory problem in horses.
Abstract
VM142, a 3-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this asthma-like condition in horses, how it is detected, and how it is treated. Includes references. Since this article was originally published in July 2009, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine proposed that the various inflammatory and hyperreactive airway conditions causing cough in horses be characterized under the term “equine asthma.” Accessibility Summary: In accordance with Title II regulations this content meets all points of exemption as Archived web content and/or Preexisting conventional electronic documents.
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