title: Evaluation of the equine respiratory system using physical examination and endoscopy.
abstract: Defining respiratory disease is not always easy in the horse because auscultation with accurate interpretation of lung sounds can be difficult. However, performing a thorough physical examination, including rebreathing auscultation and percussion of the thorax and sinuses, is very useful in elucidating the problem. Endoscopic examination of the upper respiratory system is also critical for definitively diagnosing certain conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Fort Collins, USA.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Savage
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006736:Horses; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D010805:Physical Conditioning, Animal / Q000502:physiology; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*