Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis lung disease in West Highland white
By Laurila, Henna P & Rajamäki, Minna MĀ·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practiceĀ·2020Ā·Department of Equine and Small Animal MedicineĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Update on Canine Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in West Highland White Terriers.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old West Highland White Terrier was diagnosed with canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (CIPF), a serious lung disease that causes breathing problems. Symptoms included difficulty breathing and a persistent cough. The vet used diagnostic imaging and other tests to confirm the condition and discussed potential treatments, which may include medications to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. While there is no cure for CIPF, early detection and treatment can help the dog feel more comfortable.
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Abstract
Canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (CIPF) is a chronic, progressive, interstitial lung disease (ILD) affecting older West Highland white terriers (WHWTs). According to one classification, CIPF is a familial fibrotic ILD in the group of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Etiology is unknown but likely arises from interplay between genetic and environmental factors. CIPF shares features with human idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and human nonspecific interstitial pneumonia. This article describes clinical signs, findings in physical examination, arterial oxygenation, diagnostic imaging, bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage, histopathology, disease course, and outcome of WHWTs with CIPF; compares canine and human diseases; summarizes biomarker research; and gives an overview of potential treatment.
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