Canine chronic bronchitis.
The diagnosis and management of the chronic bronchitis patient can be a challenging, but rewarding, task for the veterinarian. The normal respiratory defense mechanisms and the pathophysiologic responses to the pathologic changes are of dramatic importance in understanding the choices of therapy. The keys to successful management of the patient lie in correct assessment of the clinical features and diagnostic procedures and periodic reevaluation of the patient's response to therapy and age/environment-related progression of pathology. Lastly, the clinician must create a realistic attitude for the owner regarding chronically diseased patients.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000996:Antitussive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005100:Expectorants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013806:Theophylline / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000996:Antitussive Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D005100:Expectorants; D013806:Theophylline