title: Evaluation and management of respiratory disease in the horse.
abstract: Respiratory disease is one of the commonest medical reasons for referring a horse to the Royal Veterinary College, with coughing the main presenting sign. Investigation requires the taking of a detailed history, clinical examination, the use of appropriate diagnostic aids and noting response to medication and management changes. On arrival the horse is stabled in a minimal dust environment, remaining there until discharge. The use of a dust-free box frequently produces a favourable response without the use of medication which in itself is diagnostic. The problem of a horse which is asymptomatic on discharge from the Royal Veterinary College and becomes symptomatic following the failure of its owner to implement advice given on changes in management is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001314:Auscultation / Q000662:veterinary; D004391:Dust; D004780:Environment, Controlled; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses; D011859:Radiography; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D004391:Dust