Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of inhaled medications to treat respiratory diseases in dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Padrid, Philip
- Affiliation:
- Family Pet Animal Hospital · United States
Plain-English summary
Dogs and cats can suffer from various noninfectious respiratory issues like laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, and asthma. Traditionally, these conditions have been treated with medications like corticosteroids and bronchodilators given by mouth or injection, which can sometimes cause serious side effects that lead to stopping the treatment. However, using inhaled corticosteroids is becoming the preferred method because they don't enter the bloodstream as much and have fewer side effects. This approach is now considered the best practice for managing respiratory diseases in pets that would typically require systemic medications.
Abstract
Noninfectious disorders of the respiratory tract, including laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, and asthma are common problems in dogs and cats. Traditional therapies have often included corticosteroids and bronchodilators given by mouth or injection. Side effects of this form of treatment can be severe and can result in cessation of therapy. Inhaled corticosteroid drugs are not as absorbed into the systemic circulation, do not result in significant side effects, and are now the standard of care for dogs and cats with respiratory diseases that would otherwise be treated with systemic medications.
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