[Feline asthma...a disease that cuts your breath].
Feline asthma is characterized by the presence of inflammation and bronchoconstriction. The diagnosis is based on history-taking, clinical and radiographic signs, bronchoalveolar lavage, and response to therapy. Treatment focuses primarily on eliminating the inflammation and reversing bronchoconstriction. This article contains an analysis of new therapeutic avenues, including inhalers.
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000818:Animals; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D018893:Bronchoalveolar Lavage / Q000662:veterinary; D016084:Bronchoconstriction; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary
D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents
L'asthme félin... une maladie à vous couper le souffle!