Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inhaled medications for treating respiratory issues in dogs and cats
By Padrid, Philip·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Family Pet Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of inhaled medications to treat respiratory diseases in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
A dog or cat with breathing problems, like coughing or wheezing, may benefit from inhaled medications instead of traditional treatments like steroids or bronchodilators given by mouth or injection. Inhaled corticosteroids are now the preferred option because they have fewer side effects and are less likely to cause issues that lead to stopping treatment. This approach helps manage respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and laryngitis more safely and effectively.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16527919/