Evidence-based respiratory medicine in horses.
It is clear from a review of the current scientific literature that an evidence-based approach to medical treatment of equine respiratory disease can be applied, at least in the instance of common lower respiratory diseases. In particular, there is clear evidence for efficacious treatments for recurrent airway obstruction and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, and with the recognition of this evidence, these treatments should be the first to be considered by a practitioner when treating these conditions. The purpose of this article is not only to identify the existence of relevant high-quality studies for incorporation into an evidence-based veterinary medicine approach to patient care, but to highlight the features of those studies that should be considered when evaluating their value in individual situations.
Williamson
Katherine K
KK
Department of Physiological Sciences, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA.
Davis
Michael S
MS
D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005665:Furosemide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006736:Horses; D008171:Lung Diseases; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010805:Physical Conditioning, Animal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005665:Furosemide