title: Poor performance and field evaluation of the respiratory system.
abstract: A thorough examination of the respiratory system is an important part of the work-up for poor performance in horses. This article provides a systematic approach to field evaluation of horses with poor performance due to respiratory system dysfunction. The information is organized to help the reader evaluate pertinent historical and physical examination findings so that a list of differential diagnoses can be generated. Also, pertinent ancillary diagnostic modalities that can help further characterize and localize causes for respiratory dysfunction in horses presented for poor performance are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods*; D000818:Animals; D018893:Bronchoalveolar Lavage / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006736:Horses; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods / 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 / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*